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Untitled, by Tom O'Sullivan Joanne Tatham, ink, 2003

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Overview

Untitled is a 2003 ink by Tom O'Sullivan Joanne Tatham, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Tom O'Sullivan Joanne Tatham
When & what style?
2003
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows two men in suits and top hats sitting across from each other at a chessboard. The lines are sharp and scratchy, like they were drawn with a pen or needle. One man leans forward, studying the board, while the other rests his head on his hand. The frame looks rough, almost like it’s made of dried grass or twigs. The whole piece feels a little unsettled, like the scene might not be real. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.

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