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Untitled

Alexis Smith

2003

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Religious

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 2003 by Alexis Smith, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Alexis Smith
When & what style?: 2003
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people looking up at a toy airplane in the sky. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and are standing on a hill overlooking a body of water. The airplane is white and has a red stripe on its side. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and facial expressions of the people. The background is a soft, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the airplane and the people. The use of a toy airplane as the central image in this painting is an interesting choice. It adds a sense of playfulness and whimsy to the scene, and invites the viewer to consider the significance of this object in the context of the painting. You might also like to look at the work of artist Alexis Smith.

About the artist

Artist

Alexis Smith

Patricia Anne Smith (August 24, 1949 – January 2, 2024), known professionally as Alexis Smith, was an American visual artist. She worked in collage and installation.

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