Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Gene Davis. It dates from 1966 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1966 painting by Gene Davis, created with synthetic polymer paint on unprimed canvas. It is a characteristic example of the artist's work, featuring a composition of vertical stripes.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Davis's use of synthetic polymer paint on unprimed canvas, producing a distinct visual effect. The work is associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement and Color Field painting, a style characterized by large areas of color.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features abstract arrangements of color in vertical stripes, exploring the relationship between color and space. The composition is part of a series by Davis investigating these elements.
History & Provenance
Untitled is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its significance within the artist's oeuvre and the broader art historical context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gene Davis (August 22, 1920 – April 6, 1985) was an American Color Field painter known especially for his paintings of vertical stripes of color.
