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Untitled, by Claes Oldenburg, ink, 1973

Untitled

Claes Oldenburg

1973

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1973 ink by Claes Oldenburg, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Claes Oldenburg
When & what style?
1973
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a black and white drawing of a person's head and shoulders. The person is drawn in white lines on a black background, with a few scribbles and squiggles around them. They seem to be wearing a shirt with a square on it. The drawing is simple, but it has a lot of personality. You can see the artist's hand moving quickly across the paper, making bold lines and shapes. It's like a snapshot of a moment, frozen in time. If you like this kind of artwork, you might want to check out some other pieces by Claes Oldenburg.

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