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Untitled, by Eldzier Cortor, ink, 1955

Untitled

Eldzier Cortor

1955

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1955 ink by Eldzier Cortor, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Eldzier Cortor
When & what style?
1955
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic scene with twisted figures and animals tangled together. The colors are mostly brown and beige, with some stark black outlines. A horse rears up near a fire, and people or creatures seem to be fighting or dancing in the background. The artist used sharp lines and bold shapes to create a sense of movement and unease. The style feels raw and powerful, like something carved directly into the wood. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists carve images into wood blocks.

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