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Untitled, by Frank Magnotta, graphite, 2004

Untitled

Frank Magnotta

2004

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2004 graphite by Frank Magnotta, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Frank Magnotta
When & what style?
2004
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing looks like a dreamy, layered island floating on water. Words like "Eden," "Freedom," and "Frontier" are carved into the rocky cliffs. Tiny houses, a rainbow, and a hot-air balloon peek out from the hills. The whole scene is drawn in pencil with lots of shading. The artist packed in little details—like a beehive and a tiny boat—without making it feel cluttered. It’s all done with careful pencil strokes. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.

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