Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Adolph Gottlieb. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Adolph Gottlieb's Untitled (1955) is a large-scale abstract oil painting on canvas, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's abstract composition resists specific interpretation, instead conveying dynamic energy through bold, expressive elements.
Technique & Style
Gottlieb employed thick, varied brushstrokes and a palette of dark colors (black, red, brown) against a beige background. The work features contrasting textures—smooth areas juxtaposed with raised, rough sections—and is segmented by thick, black grid-like lines.
History & Provenance
Created in 1955, the painting is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adolph Gottlieb was an American abstract expressionist painter who also made sculpture and became a printmaker.
