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Untitled, by Gunther Gerzso, ink, 1978

Untitled

Gunther Gerzso

1978

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1978 ink by Gunther Gerzso, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Gunther Gerzso
When & what style?
1978
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a simple, blocky building with bright colors. Flat shapes—white, red, orange, and green—stack like a puzzle. The sky is a smooth blue, and the ground is a warm orange with a green stripe. A red pole cuts through the middle, holding up a small white box. The artist used cut paper (called *chine collé*) to layer colors and shapes. This makes the buildings look both solid and floating. Next, check out Gunther Gerzso to see how he played with shapes in other works.

About the artist

Artist

Gunther Gerzso

Gunther Gerzso (June 17, 1915 – April 21, 2000) was a Mexican painter, designer and director and screenwriter for film and theatre.

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