Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by André Verlon. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a mixed-media work by André Verlon from 1958, combines oil paint, natural resin varnish, printed paper, and gouache on board. Currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, it features a distinctive, textured composition.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a large, crude head with a flat top, resembling a stone block. A tall, slender object, akin to a microphone on a stand, occupies the head's interior hollow. The subject's interpretation is left ambiguous by the artist.
Technique & Style
Verlon achieved a textured, uneven surface by incorporating mixed materials. The work exhibits a predominantly earthy palette (browns, grays) with accents of faded yellow and green. The head's surface appears cracked, evoking weathered stone or wood, enhanced by the artist's use of impasto.
History & Provenance
Created in 1958, the work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though its history prior to acquisition is not detailed here.
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