Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Frank Bowling. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1973, this large vertical canvas by Frank Bowling presents an abstract composition of contrasting fields. A dark green mass occupies the left side, while a lighter yellow expanse dominates the right, separated by a thin vertical red line that bisects the surface.
Subject & Meaning
The work relies on color and form rather than representational content, inviting viewers to consider the tension between the dense, textured green area and the smoother, luminous yellow field. The central red stripe functions as a visual divider, heightening the dialogue between the two zones.
Technique & Style
Bowling employed acrylic and vinyl paints, allowing for both thick, impasto applications on the green side and more fluid, even washes on the yellow. The juxtaposition of textured and smooth surfaces underscores his interest in materiality and the physicality of paint.
History & Provenance
Acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, the painting remains part of MoMA’s permanent collection, reflecting the institution’s commitment to mid‑20th‑century abstract art and Bowling’s role within that narrative.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Richard Sheridan Patrick Michael Aloysius Franklin Bowling (né Richard Sheridan Franklin Bowling; born 26 February 1934), known as Frank Bowling, is a British artist who was born in British Guiana.
