1975
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1975 ink by Claes Oldenburg, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows two blobs of ink floating in the air, with their reflections mirrored below in a thin purple line. The shapes look like they’re dripping or melting, with uneven edges. The background is mostly white, and the whole scene is framed by a light border. The artist used a printing method called *aquatint*, which lets ink spread softly for a watercolor-like effect. The floating shapes feel weightless, almost like they’re defying gravity. Check out Claes Oldenburg to see more of his playful, oversized art.
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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