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Untitled, by Erik Ortvad, crayon, 1946

Untitled

Erik Ortvad

1946

crayon

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1946 crayon by Erik Ortvad, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Erik Ortvad
When & what style?
1946
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing is a colorful, abstract depiction of flowers and leaves. The flowers are drawn in red, orange, green, and blue crayon, with loose, expressive lines. The leaves are also drawn in crayon, with some of them overlapping the flowers. The drawing is done on a piece of paper that is a light beige color. The crayon marks are bold and expressive, giving the drawing a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of vibrant color and dynamic energy. If you like this drawing, you might also want to check out the work of Erik Ortvad, the artist who created it.

About the artist

Artist

Erik Ortvad

Erik Ortvad (18 June 1917 in Copenhagen – 29 February 2008 in Kvänjarp) was a painter and a creator of many drawings.

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