Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist John Atherton. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1941 oil on canvas painting by John Atherton, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vintage white car in front of a damaged brick wall, with a wooden fence in the foreground and a string of colorful lights in the background, evoking a sense of nostalgia and decay.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adding dimension to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Atherton was the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore in the Church of Ireland. He and John Childe were both tried and executed for buggery in 1640.
