Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Paul Burlin, oil, 1943
Untitled, by Paul Burlin, oil, 1943

Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Paul Burlin. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an abstract oil painting created by Paul Burlin in 1943, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a hybrid figure with a bull's head and wings, suspended in mid-air above a pedestal with a flame. The figure's outstretched arms and dynamic pose convey a sense of tension and energy.

Technique & Style

The work features thick, uneven brushstrokes and a layered application of paint, characteristic of the impasto technique. The resulting texture is rough and tactile, with visible brushmarks.

Context

The abstract composition and expressive use of color and texture reflect the artist's experimentation with non-representational forms.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Burlin

Paul Burlin (1886–1969) was an American artist, born in New York City.

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