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Untitled, by Hugo Weber, ink, 1964

Untitled

Hugo Weber

1964

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1964 ink by Hugo Weber, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Hugo Weber
When & what style?
1964
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a tangled mess of black lines and shapes over a light background. Some areas are smudged with blue ink, like splatters or rough brushstrokes. The lines twist around each other, creating a sense of chaos or movement. The artist used a printing method that lets ink spread unevenly, giving it a raw, sketchy feel. The marks look almost like they were made quickly, without much smoothing out. If you like this style, check out the technique: lithography to see how it works.

About the artist

Artist

Hugo Weber

Hugo Edmond Weber (1918–1971) was a Swiss-born, American artist and arts educator.

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