Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Will Barnet. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled painting is a work by American artist Will Barnet, created in 1960 using oil and gold leaf on canvas. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The painting features large, flat shapes arranged in a stacked composition. The artist incorporated real gold leaf for the top two rectangles, giving them a distinctive shine. The use of oil paint and gold leaf suggests a layered build-up of colors, potentially achieved through techniques like glazing.
Subject & Meaning
The work blends everyday and dreamlike elements, reflecting Barnet's recurring interest in the human figure and animals. The composition's abstract quality aligns with contemporary movements of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Will Barnet (May 25, 1911 – November 13, 2012) was an American visual artist and teacher, known for his paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints depicting the human figure and animals, both in casual scenes of daily…
