Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Neo Expressionist artist Elizabeth Murray. It dates from 1981 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an abstract oil painting composed of nineteen irregularly shaped canvases arranged in a loose spiral configuration.
Technique & Style
The painting features a diverse range of textures and brushstrokes, from smooth, flat areas to thick, swirling passages. Bright colors such as pink, green, orange, and black are used throughout the composition.
Subject & Meaning
At the center of the spiral is a small orange and green circle, surrounded by wavy lines and shapes that radiate outward, creating a sense of movement and energy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1981 by Elizabeth Murray, Untitled is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elizabeth Murray was an American painter, printmaker and draughtsman. Her works are in many major public collections, including those of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the…
