Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite painting by the Neo Expressionist artist Neil Jenney. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1969 painting by Neil Jenney, is executed in synthetic polymer paint with pencil on canvas and features a painted wood frame. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two airplanes flying in tandem against a blue sky. The upper, silver plane bears 'U.S.A.F.' and a star, contrasting with the lower, brown, older-appearing plane featuring a red stripe. The juxtaposition, coupled with the subtitle 'Them and Us', suggests a thematic comparison between the two aircraft.
Technique & Style
Jenney employs thick, textured brushstrokes to render the planes, imparting a rough, uneven quality. The sky is characterized by short, scratchy lines, adding overall textural depth to the work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1969, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not explicitly documented in the provided information, the piece's themes and style reflect late 1960s artistic explorations of representation and texture.
Legacy
The work's impact and reception over time are not detailed in the provided sources, though its presence in a major museum collection indicates a level of recognition within the art historical canon.
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.
