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Untitled, by Dieter Roth, graphite, 1983

Untitled

Dieter Roth

1983

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1983 graphite by Dieter Roth, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Dieter Roth
When & what style?
1983
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image is a sketch of a person's torso, with the head and legs cut off. The sketch is done in graphite on paper and features bold, expressive lines that convey a sense of energy and movement. The artist has used a range of techniques, including hatching and cross-hatching, to create depth and texture in the image. One interesting detail in the sketch is the way the artist has captured the contours of the body, using gentle curves and sharp angles to create a sense of volume and form. The sketch also features a few loose, expressive lines that add to the overall sense of spontaneity and creativity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this sketch, you might want to look up Dieter Roth.

About the artist

Portrait of Dieter Roth
Artist

Dieter Roth

Dieter Roth (April 21, 1930 – June 5, 1998) was a Swiss artist known for his artist's books, editioned prints, sculptures, and works made of found materials, including rotting food stuffs. He was also known as Dieter Rot and Diter Rot.

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