Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1952 ink by John Talleur, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows three stacked beds, each with a person lying down. The figures are blurred and hard to make out—just shapes under sheets. Dark lines and shadows fill the space, making it feel heavy and quiet. The red border around the edges stands out against the gray tones inside. The artist used sharp lines and rough textures, almost like scratching into the surface. Try looking up etching to see how this technique works.
John Talleur (1925–2001) was an American artist, born in Chicago.
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