Untitled
- Artist
- Clyfford Still
- Date
- 1954
- Style
- Color field painting
- Genre
- Abstract
- Location
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Clyfford Still’s Untitled (1954) exemplifies his mastery in Abstract expression, characterized by bold, gestural forms and vibrant color. As a pioneering figure in Color field painting, Still employs thick layers of oil to create richly textured surfaces that invite deep visual engagement. The work’s title emphasizes an open framework, letting viewers interpret its composition without predefined subject matter. This piece embodies the essence of mid-20th-century abstraction, blending expressive technique with a focus on raw, elemental color and form.