Untitled

Untitled

Agnes Denes

1976

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a single tall triangle made of thin, repeating lines. The lines get closer together near the top, creating a sharp point. The whole thing is white on a white background, so it looks almost like a ghostly shape floating in space. The artist used tiny, precise strokes to build up the form. It’s not a landscape or a person—just pure shape and line. If you like this, check out cross-hatching next to see how artists use lines to create depth.

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