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Untitled, by Giorgio Morandi, ink, 1945

Untitled

Giorgio Morandi

1945

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1945 ink by Giorgio Morandi, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Giorgio Morandi
When & what style?
1945
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a simple, gray-toned circle with a few everyday objects inside. There’s a pitcher, a small jug, a basket, and a wooden box. The shapes are rough but clear, and the whole scene looks quiet and still. The artist used a technique that scratches into metal plates instead of paint. This makes the lines look slightly fuzzy and layered. Check out etching to see how artists create prints this way.

About the artist

Portrait of Giorgio Morandi
Artist

Giorgio Morandi

Giorgio Morandi (July 20, 1890 – June 18, 1964) was an Italian painter and printmaker widely known for his subtly muted still-life paintings of ceramic vessels, flowers, and landscapes.

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