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Untitled, by Jim Lambie, paint, 2001

Untitled

Jim Lambie

2001

paint

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2001 paint by Jim Lambie, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Jim Lambie
When & what style?
2001
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a pale, ghostly outline of a room. You can just make out a bed, a chair, and a table, all drawn in faint, creamy lines. The colors are mostly white and light beige, giving it a washed-out, almost see-through feel. The artist used a thin, sketchy style—like a half-finished drawing. The lines are soft and blurred, not sharp or detailed. Look up impasto next to see how other artists use thick paint.

About the artist

Artist

Jim Lambie

James Lambie is a contemporary visual artist, and was shortlisted for the 2005 Turner Prize with an installation called Mental Oyster.

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