Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Mangelos, oil, 1954
Untitled, by Mangelos, oil, 1954

Untitled is an oil drawing by Mangelos. It dates from 1954 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a mixed-media work by Mangelos, created in 1954, combining oil paint, albumen prints, and gouache on board. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Technique & Style

The artwork features a rectangular composition with a black background achieved through thick oil paint application, creating a textured effect. The oil paint is applied over four albumen prints on a board, which has a visible light-colored border around the edges.

Subject & Meaning

The simplicity of the composition draws attention to the texture and color used by the artist, inviting study of these elements.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Mangelos

Artist

Mangelos

Manđelos is a village located in the Sremska Mitrovica municipality, in the Syrmia District of Vojvodina, Serbia. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 1,533 people.

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