The artwork, entitled “Untitled,” was created by Susan Rothenberg in 1976 and belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement. Adhering to the genre of animal painting, it is distinguished by its emotive and dynamic representation.
The artwork features a bold depiction of a horse, rendered in a silhouette-like form with a deep black hue. The horse is centrally positioned and spans across two vertical sheets of paper joined together, creating a vertical seam that divides its body. The background is bare, characterized by a minimalist approach which draws focus to the primary subject. Rothenberg’s brushstrokes are visible, giving a sense of texture and movement to the horse’s form, reflecting the expressive nature of Neo-Expressionism. The simplicity of the composition emphasizes the horse’s iconic presence and highlights the artist’s distinctive style of conveying vigor and emotion through straightforward yet powerful imagery. The textual elements at the bottom left of the artwork include the artist’s name, the dates of the exhibition, and the details of the venue, adding an informative aspect to the piece.
