Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a tempera painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Mira Schendel. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Mira Schendel's 1963 painting, Untitled, is a tempera work on canvas characterized by simplicity and restraint. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a dark gray canvas with a small, slightly darker gray rectangle on the left, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation. Schendel's work engages with themes of language and poetic reinvention, reflecting her multidisciplinary practice.
Technique & Style
Schendel employed tempera on canvas to create a monochromatic composition that is emblematic of her contribution to the contemporary abstract movement. The use of a single color and simple form generates a calm atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mira Schendel (June 7, 1919 – July 24, 1988) was a 20th-century Brazilian contemporary artist.
