Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Kenneth Noland, acrylic, 1961
Untitled, by Kenneth Noland, acrylic, 1961

Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Kenneth Noland. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an abstract acrylic painting by Kenneth Noland, created in 1961. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features concentric circles in pale yellow, soft blue, and black, set against a light beige background. The circles are slightly off-center, creating a subtle visual tension.

Technique & Style

The use of acrylic paint and smooth, flat application gives the work a clean appearance. The contrast between the dark black circle and the surrounding colors creates a sense of visual depth.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Kenneth Noland

Artist

Kenneth Noland

Kenneth Noland was an American painter. He was one of the best-known American color field painters, although in the 1950s he was thought of as an abstract expressionist and in the early 1960s as a minimalist painter.…

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