Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Juan Alberto Molenberg, oil, 1946
Untitled, by Juan Alberto Molenberg, oil, 1946

Untitled is an oil painting by Juan Alberto Molenberg. It dates from 1946 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1946 oil painting on wood over glass by Juan Alberto Molenberg, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features geometric shapes, including a blue rectangle, red square, and yellow shape, arranged against a white background and linked by thin black lines, with two isolated black bars.

Technique & Style

The artwork is characterized by its use of bright, flat colors and a lack of shading or texture, creating a diagrammatic effect. The shapes do not overlap, contributing to the overall sense of lightness and simplicity.

Artist & collection

Artist

Juan Alberto Molenberg

Juan Alberto Molenberg (1921–2011) was an Argentine artist, born in Buenos Aires.

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