Untitled
1950
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1950
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1950 charcoal by Willem de Kooning, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a rough, blocky figure with a top hat and glasses, standing against a messy red background. The colors are bold—bright reds, yellows, and blacks—with quick, uneven strokes. The figure’s face is simple, almost like a sketch, but the rest of the body feels stiff and angular. The paint looks thick in spots, almost like it was slapped on. Some areas have thin, scratchy lines, which might be the charcoal mixed in. If you like this wild, raw style, check out Willem de Kooning.
