Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Art Brut artist Victor Pasmore. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Victor Pasmore's 1950 'Untitled' is an abstract painting that combines paper collage and oil on canvas. Held at The Museum of Modern Art, it showcases the artist's experimentation with mixed media.
Subject & Meaning
The work features geometric shapes, including a brown square, green circle, and black triangle, arranged in a puzzle-like composition. Some paper elements display text and numbers, adding an enigmatic layer to the piece.
Technique & Style
Pasmore's use of mixed media creates a textured, layered effect. Sharp-edged shapes and unblended colors juxtapose, producing a sense of visual tension. Earthy tones dominate, punctuated by the green circle.
History & Provenance
Created in 1950, 'Untitled' is a representative work from Pasmore's abstract period. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edwin John Victor Pasmore, CH, CBE was a British artist. He pioneered the development of abstract art in Britain in the 1940s and 1950s.
