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Untitled, by Elizabeth Murray, ink, 1984

Untitled

Elizabeth Murray

1984

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1984 ink by Elizabeth Murray, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Elizabeth Murray
When & what style?
1984
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a wild mix of bold blue shapes and rough brushstrokes. The blues pop against a mostly white background, with some brownish lines cutting across. The forms look like they’re twisting and overlapping—almost like a dance between squiggles and blobs. The artist used a printing method called lithography, where ink is applied to a flat stone or plate. This piece feels loose and energetic, like it was made fast. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.

About the artist

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Artist

Elizabeth Murray

Elizabeth Murray was an American painter, printmaker and draughtsman. Her works are in many major public collections, including those of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the…

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