Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by Davis. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Stuart Davis's 1924 painting 'Untitled' is an oil on cardboard work that exemplifies the Precisionism movement's emphasis on geometric forms and industrial themes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a light blue container labeled 'Odol' with a tag claiming it 'purifies', set against a green and white checkerboard background within a purple frame, accompanied by a white nozzle.
Technique & Style
Davis employed flat colors with sharp edges, creating a modern and graphic appearance that diverges from more traditional representational styles.
Context
This work predates Davis's later developments in bold color palette and jazz-inspired compositions, situating it within his early exploration of modernist themes and techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Stuart Davis (December 7, 1892 – June 24, 1964) was an American modernist painter.
