Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a wood painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Raúl Lozza. It dates from 1948 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1948 painting by Raúl Lozza, an Argentine artist and theorist, executed in enamel on wood. It is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work features four geometric shapes in shades of brown and orange against a solid blue background, creating a sense of visual tension through its bold colors and forms. Lozza's use of non-representational shapes reflects his exploration of visual perception as a member of the Perceptivist group.
Technique & Style
Lozza's painting is characterized by its flat, two-dimensional forms and lack of texture or depth, exemplifying geometric abstraction. The enamel on wood medium contributes to the work's simplicity and elegance.
Context
Untitled is associated with both concrete art and abstract expressionist movements, reflecting Lozza's diverse influences and theoretical interests.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elbio Raúl Lozza (October 27, 1911 – January 27, 2008) was an Argentine painter, draughtsman, designer, journalist, and theorist who was part of the concrete art movement.
