Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Jo Baer. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an abstract oil painting created by Jo Baer in 1968, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a central light gray square flanked by thin black rectangles outlined in green, set against a light gray background. Simple shapes and a limited color palette evoke a sense of calmness and serenity.
Technique & Style
Baer's use of contrasting elements, such as the black rectangles against the gray square, adds depth to the composition, while the green outlines introduce a subtle accent.
Artist & collection
Artist
Josephine Gail Baer was an American painter associated with minimalist art. She began exhibiting her work at the Fischbach Gallery, New York, and other venues for contemporary art in the mid-1960s. In the mid-1970s, she…
