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Untitled, by Emerson Woelffer, ink, 1969

Untitled

Emerson Woelffer

1969

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1969 ink by Emerson Woelffer, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Emerson Woelffer
When & what style?
1969
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a single black shape against a bright blue background. The shape looks like a person standing with their arms at their sides, but it’s rough and uneven, almost like a shadow cut out. The top of the shape has a flat, blocky head with no face or details. The artist used a simple printmaking method to create this. The black shape stands out sharply against the solid blue, making it feel bold and clean. Check out lithography to see how this kind of print was made.

About the artist

Artist

Emerson Woelffer

Emerson Seville Woelffer (July 27, 1914 – February 2, 2003), was an American artist and arts educator.

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