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Untitled, by Elizabeth Blackadder, ink, 1960

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Overview

Untitled is a 1960 ink by Elizabeth Blackadder, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Elizabeth Blackadder
When & what style?
1960
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, rough shape on top—like a hill or animal—with smudgy lines underneath. The colors are mostly gray, white, and a little red. The paper looks worn, with streaks and uneven marks. The artist used a printing method where ink is rolled onto a flat stone. It’s not smooth—it’s messy and raw. Next, check out lithography to see how this technique works.

About the artist

Portrait of Elizabeth Blackadder
Artist

Elizabeth Blackadder

Dame Elizabeth Violet Blackadder, Mrs Houston, was a Scottish painter and printmaker. She was the first woman to be elected to both the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy of Arts.

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