Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Harvey Quaytman. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1992 abstract painting by Harvey Quaytman, characterized by geometric forms and a bold color palette. The work is executed in synthetic polymer paint and rust on canvas.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a grid of red and brown rectangles, outlined in black, set against a solid red background. A thin yellow line bisects the composition, creating a sense of depth and visual tension.
Technique & Style
Quaytman's use of monochromatic layers, hard edges, and geometric shapes reflects his affinity for modernist abstraction, drawing on influences such as Malevich and Mondrian.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, situating it within the broader context of contemporary abstract art.
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…
