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Untitled, by Graham Sutherland, ink, 1926

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Overview

Untitled is a 1926 ink by Graham Sutherland, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Graham Sutherland
When & what style?
1926
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white scene shows a quiet garden at dusk. A woman sits on a bench, her back to us, while a dog lies on the ground nearby. Behind her, a thatched-roof house and a small stone wall frame a dark, tree-filled yard. The sky is faintly lit, with a few stars or streetlights glowing in the distance. The artist used fine lines to capture textures—like the rough bark of the tree or the folds of the woman’s dress. The mood feels still, almost like a moment frozen in time. Try looking up etching to see how artists like Sutherland create these detailed prints.

About the artist

Artist

Graham Sutherland

Graham Vivian Sutherland (24 August 1903 – 17 February 1980) was a prolific English artist.

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