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Untitled, by Ellsworth Kelly, ink, 1966

Untitled

Ellsworth Kelly

1966

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1966 ink by Ellsworth Kelly, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Ellsworth Kelly
When & what style?
1966
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This abstract drawing features a large, rounded shape in the center, with a smaller, teardrop-shaped form hanging from it. The drawing is done in a single, dark line that varies in thickness and texture, giving it a sense of energy and movement. The background is a clean, white space that allows the drawing to take center stage. The artist's use of a single, bold line creates a sense of simplicity and elegance, while the varying thickness and texture of the line add a sense of depth and complexity. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement, as if the drawing is alive and in motion. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to check out the artist Ellsworth Kelly.

About the artist

Portrait of Ellsworth Kelly
Artist

Ellsworth Kelly

Ellsworth Kelly (May 31, 1923 – December 27, 2015) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker associated with hard-edge painting, Color field painting and minimalism.

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