The artwork “Untitled,” created by Forrest Bess in 1957, is classified under the Outsider art movement and belongs to the abstract genre.
In the artwork, a crescent moon painted in a creamy white hue stands prominently against a backdrop of a rich, dark red sky. The sky is dotted with irregularly spaced black circles, adding depth and texture to the composition. Below the sky, an expanse of black shapes suggests a contrasting form, perhaps representing a landscape or an abstract foreground. The use of stark and contrasting colors, alongside the undulating forms, imbues the piece with a sense of mystery and contemplation, characteristic of Bess’s unique abstract and outsider art style.
