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Untitled, by Claes Oldenburg, graphite, 1967

Untitled

Claes Oldenburg

1967

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1967 graphite by Claes Oldenburg, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Claes Oldenburg
When & what style?
1967
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows four figures in various poses. The figure on the left is leaning against something, with their head resting on their arm. The other three figures are positioned to the right, with one sitting and two others crouched down. The sketch is done in pencil, with visible lines and shading that give the figures some depth. The overall effect is one of informality and spontaneity, as if the artist was quickly capturing the poses of the figures. If you're interested in seeing more works by the artist who created this sketch, you might want to check out the work of Claes Oldenburg.

About the artist

Portrait of Claes Oldenburg
Artist

Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg (January 28, 1929 – July 18, 2022) was a Swedish-born American sculptor best known for his public art installations, typically featuring large replicas of everyday objects.

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