Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Neo Expressionist artist Harvey Quaytman. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1986 painting by Harvey Quaytman, an American artist associated with geometric abstraction. The work is executed in acrylic and rust on canvas.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a gray surface intersected by two thick orange lines, their rough texture achieved through the incorporation of real rust. The uneven, scraped quality of the lines creates small gaps revealing the underlying canvas.
Technique & Style
Quaytman's use of layered, textured paint and geometric forms aligns with Neo-Expressionist tendencies, while his monochromatic color scheme and structured composition reflect the influence of artists like Malevich and Mondrian.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Harvey Quaytman (April 20, 1937 - April 8, 2002) was a geometric abstraction painter best known for large modernist canvases with powerful monochromatic tones, in layered compositions, often with hard edges - inspired by Malevich and…
