Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Fanny Sanin. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1970 acrylic painting on canvas by Fanny Sanín, a Colombian artist based in New York City. It is characteristic of her abstract geometric style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features four vertical stripes of distinct colors - yellow-orange, black, blue, and brownish-pink - positioned side by side with crisp, straight edges. The colors are presented in a flat, non-gradated manner, devoid of texture or shading.
Technique & Style
Sanín's use of smooth, flat color and precise edges is notable. The blue stripe is particularly narrow, creating a visual tension between the broader adjacent colors.
Context
As a member of the second generation of Colombian abstract artists, Sanín's work, including Untitled, is associated with the contemporary abstract movement.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fanny Sanín Sader (born 1938) is a Colombian born artist from Bogotá who resides in New York City.
