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Untitled, by Betye Saar, ink, 1976

Untitled

Betye Saar

1976

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1976 ink by Betye Saar, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Betye Saar
When & what style?
1976
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image looks like old photos and fabric glued onto paper. On the left, there are small pictures of people standing together, some holding umbrellas. A feather and lace pieces are stuck on the right side, along with a bird picture and a flower. The background looks torn and uneven. The artist used simple black-and-white images and textures to create something new. The mix of old photos and lace gives it a layered, scrapbook feel. Check out lithography to see how this print was made.

About the artist

Portrait of Betye Saar
Artist

Betye Saar

Betye Irene Saar (born July 30, 1926) is an American artist known for her work in the medium of assemblage.

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