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Untitled, by Allen Ruppersberg, ink, 1972

Untitled

Allen Ruppersberg

1972

ink

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1972 ink by Allen Ruppersberg, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Allen Ruppersberg
When & what style?
1972
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This artwork is a simple, typewritten text on a plain background. The text reads, "Would you close the door please," in a straightforward, unadorned font. There are no other visual elements or embellishments in the piece. The use of a typewriter to create the text gives the work a sense of intimacy and informality, as if it were a personal message or note. The plain background serves to emphasize the text, making it the sole focus of the piece. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Allen Ruppersberg.

About the artist

Portrait of Allen Ruppersberg
Artist

Allen Ruppersberg

Allen Ruppersberg is an American conceptual artist based in Los Angeles and New York City.

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