Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Walter Price. It dates from 2023 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2023 abstract painting by American artist Walter Price, created with acrylic on canvas. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nocturnal scene with a dark blue sky and white stars above a wavy, green-blue water surface. A small, shadowy figure is centered among floating leaves. Cool blues and greens dominate, with brownish shapes suggesting submerged or decaying forms.
Technique & Style
Thick, textured brushstrokes and layered paint create a rough, uneven surface, giving the colors a three-dimensional quality. The impasto technique used here involves applying paint thickly to achieve a raised, tactile effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Price (born 1989) is an American painter based in New York City. He is represented by Greene Naftali, David Zwirner, and The Modern Institute.
