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Untitled

John Minton

1954

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1954 by John Minton, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Minton
When & what style?: 1954
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a man in a hat, standing on a stone wall with his arms raised. Behind him, two sailboats float on choppy water, their masts leaning. The lines are loose and scratchy, like quick pencil strokes. The artist left the background almost blank, focusing on the man’s strong stance and the boats’ simple shapes. The drawing feels unfinished, as if it was made fast. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.