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Untitled, by Edvard Munch, ink, 1930

Untitled

Edvard Munch

1930

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1930 ink by Edvard Munch, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1930
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman's head and shoulders, wearing a dark red top. The background is dark, with vertical lines that look like wood grain. The woman's face is drawn with simple lines, and her hair is long and straight. The painting is done in a style that looks rough and unfinished, with visible scratches and marks on the surface. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and red dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of simplicity and directness, with the artist focusing on capturing the essence of the subject rather than creating a highly detailed or realistic image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of woodcut.

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