Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Camilo Blas, oil, 1928
Untitled, by Camilo Blas, oil, 1928

Untitled is an oil drawing by Camilo Blas. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Camilo Blas's 1928 oil on board painting, Untitled, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It is a representational work depicting a rural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows four women and a baby in a traditional rural setting, pouring grain from baskets into containers. The women wear traditional clothing, and the scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills, trees, and a thatched-roof hut.

Technique & Style

The work features a muted color palette with dominant earthy tones, and the artist's use of light and shadow creates depth in the composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Camilo Blas

Camilo Blas (1903–1985) was a Peruvian artist, born in Namora.

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