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Untitled, by John Hunter, ink, 1969

Untitled

John Hunter

1969

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1969 ink by John Hunter, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
John Hunter
When & what style?
1969
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing is packed with odd, sketchy figures. A man in a tall hat stands next to a giant guitar, while a rabbit-like creature holds a cigarette. A tiny turtle sits near a red block, and a floating balloon drifts in the top right corner. The lines are loose and red, with some green and yellow scribbles for extra weirdness. The artist used a printing method that lets colors bleed slightly, giving it a soft, almost faded look. The mix of animals, objects, and people feels like a dream—or a joke. If you like this wild style, check out lithography to see how it works.

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