Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist William Baziotes. It dates from 1947 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1947 oil on canvas painting by William Baziotes, an American artist associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biomorphic figure with a gray oval head and simple facial features, set against a deep purple background. The figure's form is distorted and textured, with a brownish shape above it.
Technique & Style
Baziotes employed thick, impasto brushstrokes to create a rough, sculptural effect. The textured surfaces and vivid colors give the work a raw, expressive quality.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Baziotes (June 11, 1912 – June 6, 1963) was an American painter influenced by Surrealism and was a contributor to Abstract Expressionism.
