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Untitled, by Carol Summers, ink, 1958

Untitled

Carol Summers

1958

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1958 ink by Carol Summers, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Carol Summers
When & what style?
1958
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows bold blocks of color and simple shapes. On the left, a dark silhouette of a person stands next to a tree. In the middle, a blue building with arches and steps looks like a tower. The background has big purple and red circles that feel like floating clouds. The artist used thick, flat colors and strong outlines, which makes the scene look almost like a child’s drawing—but intentional. The way the shapes stack and overlap gives it a playful, almost abstract feel. Try looking up woodcut to see how this print was made.

About the artist

Artist

Carol Summers

Carol Summers was an American printmaker and educator, known for creating works by woodcut process.

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