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Untitled, by Giorgio Morandi, ink, 1934

Untitled

Giorgio Morandi

1934

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1934 ink by Giorgio Morandi, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Giorgio Morandi
When & what style?
1934
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows simple shapes stacked in shadowy tones. A few vases and jars sit on a flat surface, their forms blurred into one another. The background is mostly dark, with just enough light to hint at the objects’ edges. The artist used a scratchy, textured line—almost like drawing with a sharp tool. This makes the whole scene feel quiet and a little mysterious. If you like this style, check out the technique: etching.

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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