1966
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1966 ink by Ernst Fuchs, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows a strange, dreamlike scene. A large, pale animal—maybe a horse or a mythical beast—lies on its side in a rocky landscape under a starry sky. Its head rests on a smaller creature curled up nearby. The background is dark, with hills and a glowing moon. The border is packed with swirling, ink-like patterns that look hand-drawn, almost like waves or smoke. The whole thing feels both eerie and carefully crafted. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use acid and ink to create these deep, detailed lines.
Ernst Fuchs (13 February 1930 – 9 November 2015) was an Austrian painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, architect, stage designer, composer, poet, and one of the founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism.
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