Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a tempera drawing by José Clemente Orozco. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1940 tempera on board work by José Clemente Orozco, is a portrait characterized by expressive brushwork and a contemplative subject. Part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, it exemplifies the artist's exploration of human emotion.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with a serious, introspective gaze, dressed in a light-colored shirt. His upward glance invites the viewer to reflect on his unspoken thoughts and emotions, aligning with Orozco's thematic focus on human suffering.
Technique & Style
Orozco employed bold lines, visible brushstrokes on a warm, earthy-toned background, and tempera on board (mounted on board) to create a sense of dynamic energy. The style blends Symbolist influences with the artist's distinctive approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1940, *Untitled* is part of Orozco's output during a period when his murals were also being showcased in Mexico and the United States. The work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
José Clemente Orozco (November 23, 1883 – September 7, 1949) was a Mexican caricaturist and painter, who specialized in political murals that established the Mexican Mural Renaissance together with murals by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro…
