Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by Lorser Feitelson. It dates from 31 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an abstract painting by Lorser Feitelson, executed in oil and enamel on canvas. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a composition of flat, bold colors arranged in uneven bands. A pale yellow-orange form is juxtaposed with a white background on the left, while vertical stripes of green, red, and yellow occupy the center, and deep purple and black shapes rise on the right.
Technique & Style
The colors are applied in distinct, unblended areas, with smooth brushstrokes that lack visible texture. The use of layered color is evident, suggesting a deliberate build-up of hues.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lorser Feitelson (1898–1978) was an artist known as one of the founding fathers of Southern California–based hard-edge painting.
