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Untitled, by George Baldessin, ink, 1971

Untitled

George Baldessin

1971

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1971 ink by George Baldessin, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
George Baldessin
When & what style?
1971
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a simple room with a person sitting in a chair. The figure has spiky hair and rests one arm on the chair’s back. The furniture looks rough, with straight lines and flat colors. A small bird perches on the wall, and the background has odd shapes like leaves or teardrops. The artist used dark tones with a few bright spots, like the bird’s orange beak. The lines are sharp, and the whole scene feels a little off—like a dream or a memory. If this style intrigues you, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.

About the artist

Portrait of George Baldessin
Artist

George Baldessin

George Baldessin (1939–1978) was an Australian artist, born in San Biagio di Callalta.

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