Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a wood painting by the Neo Expressionist artist Neil Jenney. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
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This painting depicts a trash can with the word "TRASH" painted on it in large white letters. The trash can is positioned on a grassy area, with two red cans lying on the ground in front of it. The background of the painting is a green, brush-stroked pattern.
The painting's title is "Untitled," and it was created by Neil Jenney in 1970. It is made of synthetic polymer paint on canvas, with a painted wood frame. The painting is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Neil Jenney.
Overview
Untitled, a 1970 painting by Neil Jenney, combines synthetic polymer paint on canvas with a painted wood frame. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mundane scene: a trash can labeled 'TRASH' in white letters, set on grass, with two red cans in front of it. This everyday subject challenges traditional landscape representations.
Technique & Style
Jenney employs a green, brush-stroked background, contrasting with the more defined, graphic elements of the trash can and red cans, highlighting a blend of expressive and precise techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1970, the painting is characteristic of Jenney's early work. It has been part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection since its acquisition.
Context
Untitled reflects the late 1960s and early 1970s art movement's focus on the ordinary and the critique of societal norms through everyday imagery.
Legacy
As part of Jenney's oeuvre, Untitled contributes to the broader recognition of his role in transitioning from Abstract Expressionism to more representational and conceptual practices of the 1970s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Neil Jenney is an American painter and sculptor born on November 6, 1945, in Torrington, Connecticut, and living and working in his own gallery New York City that he restored himself.
