The artwork titled “Untitled (Book)” was created by Philip Guston in 1968. Belonging to the Neo-Expressionism movement, this still life piece features a simplified and expressive rendering of an open book.
The artwork prominently displays a book laid open, painted with broad, black strokes on a pink background. The form of the book is suggested by its curving spine and pages, while the text is represented by repetitive, abstract marks. The use of thick, gestural brushwork adds a sense of immediacy and dynamism, characteristic of Neo-Expressionism. The overall composition is stark and minimalist, focusing on the essential elements of shape and line, yet conveying a strong visual impact. The signature of Philip Guston is visible in the lower right corner, along with the year of creation, ’68.
