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Untitled, by Georg Baselitz, graphite, 1972

Untitled

Georg Baselitz

1972

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1972 graphite by Georg Baselitz, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Georg Baselitz
When & what style?
1972
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a tall, stretched-out figure standing sideways. The lines are thick and uneven, with lots of scribbles and smudges. The face is barely there—just dark shapes for eyes and a blob for a head. The body looks twisted, with arms and legs drawn in quick, messy strokes. The paper has writing on the back, like notes or a date. The artist scribbled fast, leaving some areas blank or half-finished. It feels like a rough draft, not a polished drawing. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.

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