Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Ashcan School artist Walter Quirt. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Walter Quirt's 1934 painting 'Untitled' is an oil on gesso on board work held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber outdoor scene centered around an open coffin with a lit candle, surrounded by a crowd of people with expressionless faces. Two children observe from the side, while a figure in a red hooded cloak stands apart. The uniformity of the faces suggests a sense of anonymity or collective grief.
Technique & Style
The artist employed thick, flat colors and sharp edges to create a stiff, unreal atmosphere. The use of impasto is evident in the textured application of paint, adding to the overall sense of rigidity and detachment.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Quirt was an American artist. He was employed by WPA Federal Arts Project for seven years. He painted many small panels that showed his influences from Diego Rivera, and Jose Orozco. Quirt was awarded the…
