Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Jake Berthot. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1976 oil-on-canvas painting by American artist Jake Berthot, comprising two panels mounted on wood.
Subject & Meaning
The work features two green rectangles, one dark and large, the other lighter and smaller, inviting quiet contemplation through its muted tones and subtle texture variations.
Technique & Style
Berthot's application of oil paint yields a rough, textured surface with visible brushstrokes and layered paint, creating depth and dimensionality through color and texture.
Context
This painting exemplifies Berthot's non-figurative approach, characteristic of his first 36 years as an artist and aligned with the contemporary abstract movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jake Berthot (1939–2014) was an American artist whose abstract paintings contained elements of both the minimalist and expressionist styles.
