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Untitled, by John Sloan, ink, 1912

Untitled

John Sloan

1912

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1912 ink by John Sloan, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
John Sloan
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white scene shows a small, dimly lit room with a group of people gathered around a table. A skeleton stands next to a naked figure, pointing at something while others watch closely. The room looks cluttered, with scattered objects and a few chairs. The title isn’t given, but the artist used a technique that lets you see fine lines and shading. The scene feels like a quiet moment of learning or discovery. If you like this style, check out more works by John Sloan.

About the artist

Portrait of John Sloan
Artist

John Sloan

John French Sloan (August 2, 1871 – September 7, 1951) was an American painter and etcher.

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