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Untitled, by Ian Hamilton Finlay, ink, 1988

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Overview

Untitled is a 1988 ink by Ian Hamilton Finlay, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Ian Hamilton Finlay
When & what style?
1988
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a salmon-colored rectangular card with black text. The top line reads "THE DESMOULINS CONNECTION" in large font, while the middle line states "Allegation, n. in France, an Occupational hazard." in smaller text. The bottom line lists "Committee of Public Safety, Little Sparta, Dunsyre, Lanark, Scotland." in even smaller font. The card's background is a solid salmon color, providing a simple yet striking backdrop for the text. The use of different font sizes adds visual interest to the design. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Ian Hamilton Finlay.

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