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Untitled, by Brice Marden, ink, 2006

Untitled

Brice Marden

2006

ink

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2006 ink by Brice Marden, depicting Barefoot, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Brice Marden
When & what style?
2006
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

You see three tall, narrow sheets of paper covered in black ink lines. The lines look like writing but aren’t words. They twist and stack, loose and controlled at once. Marden made these over three years. Each sheet is a separate drawing, meant to be seen together. The lines bunch up in some spots, thin out in others. It’s like watching a thought form on paper. His grids feel quiet but alive. See how the ink bleeds a little at the edges? If you like this, check out Brice Marden.

About the artist

Portrait of Brice Marden
Artist

Brice Marden

Nicholas Brice Marden Jr. (October 15, 1938 – August 9, 2023) was an American artist generally described as minimalist, although his work has roots in abstract expressionism, color field painting, and lyrical…

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