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Untitled, by Esphyr Slobodkina, ink, 1997

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Overview

Untitled is a 1997 ink by Esphyr Slobodkina, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Esphyr Slobodkina
When & what style?
1997
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a busy boat building scene. You see a mix of ramps, boats, and workers’ hands—all drawn in sharp, angular lines. The shapes overlap in a way that makes the whole scene feel layered and active, like a puzzle. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets them print detailed lines and textures. The title is just *Untitled*, but the date, 1997, is signed in the corner. Check out lithography to see how artists use it to create prints like this one.

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