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Untitled, by Bill Jensen, ink, 1986

Untitled

Bill Jensen

1986

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1986 ink by Bill Jensen, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Bill Jensen
When & what style?
1986
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two swirling shapes that look like gears or wheels. One is red and black, the other blue and yellow, with sharp lines and dark shadows. The background is mostly empty white space, letting the bold colors stand out. The artist used a mix of scratchy lines and smooth tones to create texture. The way the shapes twist gives them a sense of movement, even though they’re not actually moving. Want to see more work like this? Check out etching to learn about the techniques used.

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