Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Burgoyne Diller. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1962 drawing by Burgoyne Diller is a geometric abstraction composed of cut-and-pasted colored paper, gouache, and pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a central vertical rectangle comprising smaller rectangles in various colors, arranged in a balanced, non-objective composition.
Technique & Style
Diller's constructivist approach, influenced by De Stijl and Piet Mondrian, is characterized by orthogonal geometric forms and a deliberate use of color to create depth and visual interest.
Context
As a founding member of the American Abstract Artists and a student of Hans Hofmann, Diller's work reflects his involvement in the development of American abstract art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Burgoyne A. Diller (January 13, 1906 – January 30, 1965) was an American abstract painter. Many of his best-known works are characterized by orthogonal geometric forms that reflect his strong interest in the De Stijl…
