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Untitled, by Inka Essenhigh, oil, 2003

Untitled

Inka Essenhigh

2003

oil

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2003 oil by Inka Essenhigh, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Inka Essenhigh
When & what style?
2003
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a chaotic scene of people rushing to catch a flight, with luggage scattered all over the ground. The individuals are shown in various states of hurry, some running while others are dragging their suitcases behind them. The dominant colors of the painting are shades of gray and blue, which convey a sense of urgency and chaos. In the background, there appears to be a large crowd of people, although they are not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of frenetic energy, capturing the stress and anxiety that often accompanies air travel. To explore more works by this artist, you can look up Inka Essenhigh.

About the artist

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Artist

Inka Essenhigh

Inka Essenhigh is an American painter and educator, based in New York City. Throughout her career, Essenhigh has had solo exhibitions at galleries such as Deitch Projects, Mary Boone Gallery, 303 Gallery, Stefan Stux…

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