The artwork, titled “Untitled (Abstract Landscape)” by Arshile Gorky, was created approximately between 1930 and 1934. This piece, executed in watercolor on paper, aligns with the artistic movements of Cubism and Post-Impressionism. It falls under the genre of a sketch and study and measures 38 by 56 cm. The artwork currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork itself presents an abstract representation of a landscape, utilizing broad, fluid brushstrokes and a muted color palette predominantly featuring greens, browns, and hints of blue. The forms are vaguely geometric, suggestive of Cubism’s influence, while the blending of colors and loose brushwork hint at Post-Impressionist techniques. The composition is non-representational yet evokes natural elements and a sense of depth, characteristic of Gorky’s exploratory sketches and studies. This piece reflects an experimental phase in Gorky’s oeuvre, capturing the essence of a landscape through abstract forms and subdued hues.