Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Loren MacIver. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Loren MacIver's 1943 painting, Untitled, is an abstract oil on wood work held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts densely packed, shadowy faces in rows, evoking a sense of crowding and heaviness. The faces are indistinct, blending into the dark surroundings.
Technique & Style
Thick, uneven brushstrokes create a textured surface on the wood panel, emphasizing the dense, heavy atmosphere. The palette is dominated by deep reds and dark browns, with subtle hints of green and purple.
Artist & collection
Artist
Loren MacIver was an American painter and the first woman represented in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection.
