1968
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1968 watercolor by Claes Oldenburg, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a single, lumpy object that looks like a giant shoe or a squashed bag. It’s drawn in soft browns and blacks on pale paper, with quick, uneven lines. The background is almost blank, just a faint curve at the top like a half-circle frame. The artist used crayon and watercolor, blending colors to make the shape look rough and uneven. The date "1968" is scribbled in the corner—this wasn’t meant to be perfect. If you like this weird, simple style, check out 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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