Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Yvonne Jacquette, oil, 1985
Untitled, by Yvonne Jacquette, oil, 1985

Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Realist artist Yvonne Jacquette. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1985 oil on canvas painting by Yvonne Jacquette, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a nighttime cityscape, dominated by tall buildings with neon signs and advertisements, amidst a dark and rainy atmosphere. The scene conveys urban activity and energy, with cars and pedestrians navigating the streets.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Jacquette's representation of a cityscape through oil painting, capturing the interplay of light and darkness in an urban environment.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Yvonne Jacquette

Artist

Yvonne Jacquette

Yvonne Helene Jacquette was an American painter, printmaker, and educator. She was known in particular for her depictions of aerial landscapes, especially her low-altitude and oblique aerial views of cities or towns,…

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Yvonne Jacquette in 1985.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Contemporary Realism.