Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a tempera drawing by Miguel Ocampo. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1957 drawing by Miguel Ocampo, created using tempera on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two sets of circles against a dark, textured background. The top circles are green, gradating to pale at the edges, while the bottom circles are red with a black inner outline, both surrounded by a faint orange ring.
Technique & Style
Ocampo used tempera, a paint made from pigment mixed with a water-soluble binder, to achieve a distinctive effect. The colors stand out against the rough, grainy surface, showcasing the artist's experimentation with texture and color.
Context
Ocampo was a key figure in Latin American modernism, associated with avant-garde movements such as Madí and Nueva Figuración, which sought to redefine artistic conventions in mid-20th-century Buenos Aires.
Artist & collection
Artist
Miguel Saturnino Ocampo Leloir (1922—2015), was an Argentine painter, sculptor, writer, architect, and diplomat.
