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Untitled, by James Rosenquist, ink, 1977

Untitled

James Rosenquist

1977

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1977 ink by James Rosenquist, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
James Rosenquist
When & what style?
1977
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This etching and aquatint piece depicts a can of trash sitting in tall grass. The can is centered in the image, with a detailed design on its side. The grass is drawn in a loose, expressive style, with long blades that curve and bend in different directions. The overall effect is one of contrast between the natural, organic grass and the man-made, discarded can. The artist's use of etching and aquatint techniques adds texture and depth to the image, creating a sense of tactility and visual interest. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to check out James Rosenquist.

About the artist

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Artist

James Rosenquist

James Albert Rosenquist (November 29, 1933 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist and one of the proponents of the pop art movement.

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