Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jack Smith, oil, 1969
Untitled, by Jack Smith, oil, 1969

Untitled is an oil drawing by Jack Smith. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a mixed-media work created by Jack Smith in 1969, combining various materials on a paperboard box top. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Technique & Style

The work features a dense, dark surface with oil paint, augmented by fragments of metallic foil, plastic, and masking tape. The textures and colors are varied, with some areas smooth and others rough or torn, creating a complex, layered appearance.

Subject & Meaning

The composition prioritizes texture and color over representational form, resulting in a non-representational work that resists clear interpretation. The materials and techniques used contribute to its abstract, collage-like quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jack Smith

Jack Smith was a British realist and, later, abstract artist.

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