Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by Wanda Pimentel. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1968 painting by Wanda Pimentel, a Brazilian artist. It is executed in vinyl paint on canvas and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a geometric, brightly colored room containing a sewing machine on a striped table, bare feet on the floor, and various objects on a shelf. The scene blends everyday elements with abstracted forms, resisting clear interpretation as either abstract or figurative.
Technique & Style
Pimentel's work is characterized by precise, hard-edge compositions and smooth surfaces. In Untitled, she employs thick, textured paint, particularly on the table and walls, creating a tactile effect reminiscent of impasto. The green, bubble-like pattern on the floor contrasts with the flat shapes elsewhere in the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wanda Pimentel (1943 – 23 December 2019) was a Brazilian painter, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
