Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Eduardo A. MacEntyre. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1965 oil-on-canvas painting by Argentine artist Eduardo Mac Entyre, exemplifies the contemporary abstract movement with its geometric and expressive composition.
Subject & Meaning
The work features three overlapping orange circles on a dark background, evoking a sense of luminosity and depth. The precise, wavy lines within each circle create a dynamic, rippling effect, while the strategic gaps between the circles enhance their individual presence.
Technique & Style
Mac Entyre's use of a limited color palette (bright orange and deep black) heightens the visual impact of the circles. The repetitive, intricate lines inside the circles induce a hypnotic effect, suggestive of refracted light.
History & Provenance
Created in 1965, during the peak of Mac Entyre's recognition, the painting is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its significance within the abstract movement.
Context
Mac Entyre's work, including *Untitled*, was influenced by and contributed to the mid-20th-century abstract art scene, with supporters like Ignacio Pirovano and Rafael Squirru promoting his geometric style from the late 1950s onwards.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eduardo Mac Entyre (20 February 1929 – 5 May 2014) was an Argentine artist known for his geometric paintings.
