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Untitled, by Joe Brainard, graphite, 1972

Untitled

Joe Brainard

1972

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

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Overview

Untitled is a 1972 graphite by Joe Brainard, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Joe Brainard
When & what style?
1972
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This portrait is drawn in pencil on paper, featuring a person with short, light-colored hair and round, black-framed glasses. They wear a white shirt and a black bow tie, set against a plain white background. The drawing style is loose and expressive, with visible pencil marks and subtle shading that adds depth to the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the works of Joe Brainard.

About the artist

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Artist

Joe Brainard

Joe Brainard (March 11, 1942 – May 25, 1994) was an American artist and writer associated with the New York School.

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