Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Beatriz González, oil, 1967
Untitled, by Beatriz González, oil, 1967

Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Beatriz González. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an abstract oil painting created by Beatriz González in 1967, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a reclining figure with a simplified, expressionless face, rendered in bold, flat colors. The figure's form is emphasized over realistic representation, suggesting a focus on shape and color.

Technique & Style

González employed thick, visible brushstrokes and impasto technique to create textured surfaces, particularly on the figure's body and surrounding fabric. The use of bold, flat colors and heavy paint application contributes to the work's abstract quality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Beatriz González

Artist

Beatriz González

Beatriz González was a Colombian painter, sculptor, critic, curator, and art historian.

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