Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by Ree Morton. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Ree Morton's 1974 painting, Untitled, combines oil on wood with Celastic, showcasing her experimental approach to materials and form.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a crumpled brown paper bag with a torn corner, containing a small painted scene of blue flowers on green stems against a red background, accompanied by the phrase 'OF PREVIOUS DISSIPATIONS' along the top edge.
Technique & Style
Morton juxtaposes the rough, discarded texture of the bag with the delicate, water-like scene inside, creating a contrast between the mundane and the intimate.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its significance within the context of 1970s postminimalist and feminist art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ree Morton (August 3, 1936 – April 30, 1977) was an American visual artist who was closely associated with the postminimalist and feminist art movements of the 1970s.
