Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Onofrio A. Pacenza, oil, 1936
Untitled, by Onofrio A. Pacenza, oil, 1936

Untitled is an oil painting by the Realist artist Onofrio A. Pacenza. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1936 oil on canvas painting by Onofrio A. Pacenza, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene city street with brightly colored, geometric buildings, including a prominent red structure with green shutters and a balcony. The empty street leads to a distant hill with sparse buildings.

Technique & Style

Pacenza employed bold colors and flat shapes to create a simplified yet striking scene, characterized by soft shadows and even lighting across the buildings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Onofrio A. Pacenza

Onofrio A. Pacenza (1904–1971) was an Argentine artist, born in Buenos Aires.

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