Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by Morgan Russell. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an abstract oil painting created by Morgan Russell in 1915, now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tilted, white-complexioned face with a blue collar and green jacket, its chin directed towards the bottom-right corner, evoking a sense of dynamic pose.
Technique & Style
Russell employed bold, textured brushstrokes, combining a vibrant, multicolored background (featuring red, purple, and black) with defined, colored attire, creating a piece that embodies dynamic energy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Morgan Russell was a modern American artist. With Stanton Macdonald-Wright, he was the founder of Synchromism, a provocative style of abstract painting that dates from 1912 to the 1920s. Russell's "synchromies," which…
