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Untitled

Federico Castellon

1963

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Mythology

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1963 ink by Federico Castellon, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Federico Castellon
When & what style?: 1963
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, stormy scene with a giant head floating in a boat. Behind it, three robed figures stand on a rocky shore, and a bird with sharp claws flies overhead. The water looks rough, and everything is in black, white, and gray. The artist used a technique that lets them layer ink onto stone to create this effect. It’s not tied to a known art movement, but the mix of myth and drama feels familiar. Check out lithography to see how artists like this make prints with stone and ink.