Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by Larry Zox. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled painting, created by Larry Zox in 1968, is a synthetic polymer paint on canvas work that exemplifies the Color Field movement through its large, flat areas of color.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features dominant bright purple, bisected by a thin green stripe, with sharp, multicolored edges in orange, blue, and black, conveying simplicity and strength through clean, unmixed colors.
Technique & Style
Characterized by the absence of visible brushstrokes or shadows, the work showcases Zox's adherence to Color Field principles, emphasizing flatness and color purity.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its significance within the Color Field movement and Zox's associated styles, including Abstract Expressionism and Hard Edge painting.
Context
Created in 1968, the piece aligns with the mid-20th-century shift towards non-representational art, where Zox, alongside other Color Field artists, explored the emotional and expressive potential of color.
Legacy
As a representative of Larry Zox's work, this painting introduces viewers to his style, encouraging exploration of his broader oeuvre and the Color Field movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lawrence "Larry" Zox (May 31, 1937 – December 16, 2006) was an American painter and printmaker who is classified as an Abstract expressionist, Color Field painter, a Lyrical Abstractionist, and a Hard Edge painter…
