Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Hervé Télémaque. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Hervé Télémaque's 1963 painting, Untitled, is a large oil on canvas work comprising two panels. The artist, of Haitian origin, was active in Paris from 1961.
Subject & Meaning
The painting combines abstract shapes and figures, featuring faces, eyes, and mouths with varied expressions. Geometric forms, text, and numbers are scattered throughout, contributing to a sense of energy and chaos. The meaning of these symbols is unclear.
Technique & Style
Télémaque's work is associated with surrealism and narrative figuration, yet Untitled's abstract nature also aligns with abstract expressionism. The predominantly white background is punctuated by gray and beige tones, with a diverse palette of colors.
History & Provenance
Untitled is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hervé Télémaque (5 November 1937 – 10 November 2022) was a French painter of Haitian origin, associated with the surrealism and the narrative figuration movements. He lived and worked in Paris from 1961 on.
