Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Sarai Sherman. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Sarai Sherman's 1959 painting 'Untitled' is a mixed-media work on canvas, combining casein and oil paint. It is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a figure in a dark coat with white spots, wearing a white hat and holding an open book. The face is blurred, and the bold, simple color palette emphasizes the figure against a deep blue background. The white spots may represent snow, texture, or wear.
Technique & Style
Sherman's use of thick, rough brushstrokes and scraped paint creates a textured surface. The contrast between the figure and the deep blue background is achieved through bold color choices.
Context
As an abstract expressionist artist, Sherman's work influenced international perspectives on women and the movement, with her practice spanning both America and Europe.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sarai Sherman (September 2, 1922 – October 24, 2013) was a Pennsylvania-born Jewish American artist whose work, both in America and Europe shaped international views of women and abstract expressionism.
