Untitled

Untitled

Glenn Ligon

1989

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a sheet of paper with faint, smudged writing on it. The words are barely there—just light pencil or paint marks against a pale, almost white background. Some letters are clearer, others are so faint they almost disappear. The artist used a mix of pencil and paint to create this ghostly effect. It’s like the words were written and then rubbed away over time. If you like this style, check out glazing next.

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