Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Walter Darby Bannard, unspecified, 1969
Untitled, by Walter Darby Bannard, unspecified, 1969

Untitled is an unspecified painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Walter Darby Bannard. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an abstract painting created by Walter Darby Bannard in 1969, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a vibrant, layered composition with green and yellow backgrounds overlaid with thick, expressive strokes of red and orange, creating a dynamic visual effect.

Technique & Style

The artwork showcases the impasto technique, characterized by the thick application of alkyd resin paint, resulting in textured, rough, and uneven surfaces that convey a sense of spontaneity and raw energy.

Artist & collection

Artist

Walter Darby Bannard

Walter Darby Bannard was an American abstract painter and professor of art and art history at the University of Miami.

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