Artwork
Untitled (1916)
Untitled (1916) is an unspecified painting by Q56348568. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Created in 1916, this untitled work is an abstract composition of geometric forms and vivid hues.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1916, this untitled work is an abstract composition of geometric forms and vivid hues. A dominant blue rectangle frames a central circle, while surrounding rectangles appear in yellow, red, black and other tones. An orange pitcher shape occupies the left side, contributing to the overall non‑representational arrangement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting does not depict recognizable objects; instead it assembles color and shape to explore visual relationships. The juxtaposition of primary colors and simple geometric elements suggests an investigation of balance, contrast, and the autonomy of form without narrative reference.
Technique & Style
Executed with flat planes of paint, the work employs crisp edges and uniform coloration typical of early 20th‑century abstraction. The use of rectangles and circles reflects a geometric approach, while the inclusion of an irregular pitcher silhouette hints at a lingering reference to everyday objects within an abstract framework.
History & Provenance
The piece dates to the year 1916, a period of intense experimentation in modern art. No further details about its creator, exhibition history, or ownership are provided, leaving its provenance undocumented in the available record.
Context
Produced during a time when artists were moving away from representational art toward pure abstraction, the painting aligns with contemporary movements that emphasized formal elements over subject matter. Its palette and geometry resonate with trends seen in early constructivist and cubist experiments.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist left behind a single dated work from 1916 called *Untitled*, an abstract drawing in pencil and ink on paper.
