Untitled
1947
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1947
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1947 oil by William Baziotes, a abstract expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a green, blobby figure with a big gray oval for a head. The face has two simple eyes and a small, pointed nose. The figure’s body looks like it’s wrapped in a rough, uneven shape with a brownish roof-like form on top. The background is a deep purple, and the whole thing feels a little rough and uneven, like it was painted quickly. The artist used thick, textured brushstrokes to build up the shapes, making the colors pop in a messy but intentional way. This style isn’t tied to any big art movement, but it’s got a raw, almost sculptural feel. If you like this look, check out the technique: impasto.
