Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Julius Bissier, oil, 1959
Untitled, by Julius Bissier, oil, 1959

Untitled is an oil painting by Julius Bissier. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1959 abstract painting by Julius Bissier, executed in oil and tempera on canvas. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features simple, bold forms and vibrant colors against a light background, including a dark figure, greenish shape with a red dot, and red-orange blob, accompanied by a star-like form and thin lines.

Technique & Style

Bissier employed flat colors and bold outlines, creating a naive yet sophisticated effect. The paint is applied thickly in places, resulting in textured surfaces characteristic of impasto technique.

Artist & collection

Artist

Julius Bissier

Julius Bissier (1893–1965) was a German artist, born in Freiburg im Breisgau.

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