Mist 1961

sculpture

sculptural image

possibly oil pastel

muted smudged

unrealistic statue

chalky texture

carved into stone

underpainting

watercolor

statue

"Mist" is an abstract painting by Adolph Gottlieb from 1961, currently housed at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The work features a simple, yet powerful composition: a large, white, almost circular shape against a gray background, with a dark, seemingly amorphous shape positioned below. This minimal yet impactful image is characteristic of Gottlieb's late style, which he termed "pictographs," using simple forms to evoke emotion and explore universal themes. The contrast of light and dark evokes a sense of mystery and the abstract forms allow for personal interpretation.