The artwork, titled “Untitled,” was created by Etel Adnan between 1995 and 2000. Executed in oil on canvas, it measures 20 x 25 cm and belongs to the Color Field Painting movement, which is known for its use of large, solid areas of color spread across the canvas. The genre of the artwork is abstract.
The composition of the artwork consists of a harmonious arrangement of geometric shapes, primarily rectangles, displayed in vibrant and contrasting colors. Dominating the center is a vertical blue rectangle, flanked on the left by a smaller horizontal blue rectangle. To the right of the central blue figure is a larger field of muted, olive green, containing a smaller red rectangle, which draws the viewer’s eye. The background is an earthy combination of warm ochre and tan hues, rendered with a thick, textural application of paint. The simplicity and boldness of the shapes and colors create a sense of balance and tranquility, characteristic of both Etel Adnan’s style and the Color Field Painting movement.
