Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Judit Reigl, oil, 1961
Untitled, by Judit Reigl, oil, 1961

Untitled is an oil painting by Judit Reigl. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1961 abstract painting by Judit Reigl, executed in a combination of oil, alkyd, and acrylic media on canvas, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting's central subject is a large, dark grey circle juxtaposed against a lighter grey background, exploring contrast and visual tension through texture and color.

Technique & Style

The circle features a textured, rough surface with evident brushstrokes and paint splatters, contrasting sharply with the smooth background, achieving a three-dimensional effect through thick, layered paint application.

History & Provenance

Created in 1961, the work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Context

Emerging from the early 1960s abstract art landscape, this piece reflects Reigl's contribution to the period's exploration of texture, color, and expressive brushwork.

Legacy

As part of MoMA's collection, the painting contributes to the institutional narrative of mid-20th-century abstract art development, though its specific influence or reception history is not detailed here.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Judit Reigl

Artist

Judit Reigl

Judit Reigl was a Hungarian painter who lived in France.

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