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Untitled, by Claes Oldenburg, 1960

Untitled

Claes Oldenburg

1960

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1960 by Claes Oldenburg, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Claes Oldenburg
When & what style?
1960
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a unique, abstract shape with a dark outline. The shape is made up of two rounded parts at the top that are connected to a long, rectangular body. The body has some letters and symbols on it, but they are not clear. The background of the painting is a light color. The painting is made with casein on cut-and-pasted cardboard, which gives it a rough texture. The artist has used a simple color scheme, with the dark outline standing out against the light background. If you like this painting, you might also 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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