Untitled
1957
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1957
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1957 oil by Wally Hedrick, a abstract expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a round canvas filled with bold, repeating shapes. The center has a starburst of small, light-colored squares arranged in a circle. Around it, there are curved, leaf-like forms in earthy browns and reds, with some orange circles mixed in. The edges are dark, almost black, making the colors inside pop. The design looks hand-painted with thick brushstrokes, giving it a textured feel. The colors are mostly warm—browns, reds, and oranges—with just a few lighter spots near the center. If you like this style, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.
