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Untitled, by Inka Essenhigh, ink, 1999

Untitled

Inka Essenhigh

1999

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1999 ink by Inka Essenhigh, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Inka Essenhigh
When & what style?
1999
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a bright yellow background with bold red animals scattered across it. There’s a horse mid-gallop, a cow with a rider, and a few dogs running in different directions. The shapes are simple but full of energy, and the outlines are thick and dark. The animals seem to be moving freely, like they’re part of a wild, open space. The bright colors and strong lines make everything look dynamic, even though it’s just a flat print. If you like this style, check out The Museum of Modern Art for more bold, graphic artwork.

About the artist

Portrait of Inka Essenhigh
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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