Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Ellsworth Kelly. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1959 oil-on-canvas painting by Ellsworth Kelly, characterized by simple, geometric forms and a limited color palette.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a white circle within a black oval, with the circle's off-center placement creating a sense of tension and visual imbalance.
Technique & Style
Kelly's use of flat, untextured colors and sharp edges reflects his association with hard-edge painting and Color Field painting, emphasizing the relationship between color and form.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Kelly's contribution to the abstract expressionist movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ellsworth Kelly (May 31, 1923 – December 27, 2015) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker associated with hard-edge painting, Color field painting and minimalism.
