Untitled

Untitled

David Shrigley

2008

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting features the word "DEATH" in large, white, block letters against a black background. The letters are irregularly shaped and appear to be hand-painted. The word is centered in the image, with "DEA" on one line and "TH" on the line below. The painting's use of a simple, bold font and stark color contrast creates a striking visual effect. The irregular shapes of the letters add a touch of human imperfection to the overall design. The artist's use of woodcut technique adds texture and depth to the image. To learn more about this technique, explore the woodcut technique.

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