Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Rubén Núñez, gouache, 1953
Untitled, by Rubén Núñez, gouache, 1953

Untitled is a gouache painting by Rubén Núñez. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a mixed-media work by Rubén Núñez, created in 1953, combining wire and gouache on paper over a wooden base.

Technique & Style

The artwork features a grid of thin, straight wires, predominantly black and white, with scattered colored wires, set against a dark background. The wires are bent at the edges, giving the piece a rounded shape.

Subject & Meaning

The work's abstract composition and use of materials create a visually striking arrangement, with the wires forming a repeating pattern that engages the viewer.

History & Provenance

Untitled is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rubén Núñez

Rubén Núñez (1930–2012) was a Venezuelan artist, born in Valencia.

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