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Untitled, by Ed Bereal, ink, 1968

Untitled

Ed Bereal

1968

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1968 ink by Ed Bereal, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Ed Bereal
When & what style?
1968
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a blurry, faded scene of two people lying down. One looks relaxed, half-covered by a blanket, while the other leans over them, holding what might be a cup or a tool. The colors are mostly muted beige and brown, with a few darker shadows. The image feels unfinished, almost like a sketch left half-done. The artist used a printing method that makes the lines look rough and uneven. Next, check out lithography to see how this technique works.

About the artist

Artist

Ed Bereal

Ed Bereal is an American artist best known for his work in assemblage and for his participation in exhibitions and performances that addressed political issues and racial stereotypes from the 1960s onward.

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