Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Arthur B. Carles. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Arthur B.
About this work
Overview
Arthur B. Carles's 1932 painting, Untitled, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies his contribution to the abstract expressionist movement.
Technique & Style
The painting combines geometric and organic forms in a vibrant palette, with dominant greens, blues, and browns, and accents of red, yellow, and pink. Fragmented and overlapping shapes create a sense of depth, while bold brushstrokes and textured paint add a tactile quality.
Subject & Meaning
The abstract composition generates dynamic energy and visual tension through its layered, fragmented forms.
History & Provenance
Carles, influenced by his connections with Gertrude and Leo Stein during his time in France, later taught at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The painting is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arthur Beecher Carles (March 9, 1882 – 1952) was an American modernist painter. He studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and won the Cresson Traveling Scholarship in 1905 and 1906. He traveled to France…
