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Untitled, by Jean (Hans) Arp, ink, 1950

Untitled

Jean (Hans) Arp

1950

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1950 ink by Jean (Hans) Arp, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Jean (Hans) Arp
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a black rectangle with a white, abstract line drawing of a creature. The creature has a long, curved body with a head, neck, and tail. It has two small circles for eyes. The creature's body is made up of smooth, flowing lines that curve and twist in different directions. The lines are thick and bold, giving the creature a sense of depth and texture. The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the creature's abstract form. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the creature's smooth lines and curves creating a sense of movement and energy. If you like this style, you might enjoy the work of artist Jean (Hans) Arp.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean (Hans) Arp
Artist

Jean (Hans) Arp

Hans Peter Wilhelm Arp, better known as Jean Arp in English, was a German-French sculptor, painter and poet. He was known as a Dadaist and an abstract artist.

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