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Untitled

Guillermo Meza

1941

ink

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1941 ink by Guillermo Meza, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Guillermo Meza
When & what style?: 1941
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a giant, squid-like creature looming over a rocky shore. Its huge eye stares down at three small figures: a person in a long robe, a child, and a pig-like animal. The scene feels strange and dreamy, with twisted trees in the background. The artist used thick, layered lines to build up shadows and shapes, giving the image a textured, almost carved look. Check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how it works.

About the artist

Artist

Guillermo Meza

Guillermo Meza Álvarez (September 11, 1917 – October 2, 1997) was a Mexican painter, known for his oils depicting fantastic background and often distorted human figures, generally with denunciations of society.

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