Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Jack Whitten. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1967 oil-on-canvas painting by American abstract artist Jack Whitten. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes and layered paint, creating a three-dimensional effect. Whitten's use of impasto technique gives the colors intensity and the forms a rough, dynamic quality.
Subject & Meaning
The work is characterized by spontaneous, non-representational forms and a mix of bright colors and dark, twisted shapes. Jagged lines intersect the composition, set against a pale blue background largely obscured by bold, layered paint.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jack Whitten (December 5, 1939 – January 20, 2018) was an American abstract painter and sculptor.
