Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Willem de Kooning. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1977 oil-on-canvas painting by Willem de Kooning, a key figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
Technique & Style
The work features thick, layered paint applied in bold, gestural strokes, creating a textured, almost three-dimensional surface. The artist's use of impasto technique adds depth and visual interest to the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's abstract forms and colors resist clear interpretation, with possible allusions to figures or objects obscured by the dense, expressive brushwork.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its significance within the abstract expressionist canon.
Context
De Kooning's work was influenced by his association with the New York School, a group of artists known for their innovative, spontaneous approaches to art-making.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willem de Kooning ( də KOO-ning, Dutch: ; April 24, 1904 – March 19, 1997) was a Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist.
