Untitled
1950
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Seiji Chokai
Seiji Chokai (1902–1972) was a Japanese artist, born in Hiratsuka.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1950 oil by Seiji Chokai, a Nihonga work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows four big shapes on a dark background. There’s a brown pear, a green one, a yellow one, and two small yellow circles. Off to the side sits a pale pink vase. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, almost like the paint was scraped on. The artist used bold colors and left brush marks visible. It feels simple but not easy—just four objects, no extra details. Look up impasto next to see how thick paint like this works.
Seiji Chokai (1902–1972) was a Japanese artist, born in Hiratsuka.
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