Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Alfredo Hlito in 1949.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Abstract Expressionism.

Artwork

Untitled

Alfredo Hlito , 1949

Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Alfredo Hlito. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Alfredo Hlito's 1949 painting, Untitled, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies his involvement in abstract art movements.

Technique & Style

The painting features geometric forms in flat colors, including white, gray, red, green, blue, and yellow, arranged in a grid-like composition with sharp edges and no blending or shading, creating a sense of flatness and two-dimensionality.

Subject & Meaning

As an abstract work, Untitled eschews representational imagery, instead emphasizing the interplay of colors and forms to create a non-referential visual experience.

History & Provenance

Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Hlito's significance within the abstract art movements of the mid-20th century.

Context

Hlito's work was influenced by his association with the Concrete Art-Invention Association and his participation in the 1942 Manifiesto de Cuatro Jóvenes, which promoted geometric abstraction.