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Untitled, by Ellsworth Kelly, watercolor, 1961

Untitled

Ellsworth Kelly

1961

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1961 watercolor by Ellsworth Kelly, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Ellsworth Kelly
When & what style?
1961
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting features a row of six green shapes, reminiscent of leaves, against a white background. The shapes vary in size and are arranged in a loose, organic pattern. The shapes are rendered in a range of greens, from light to dark, with subtle gradations of tone that give them a sense of depth and dimensionality. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the shapes seeming to float on the white background. If you like this piece, you might want to check out the work of 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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