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Untitled, by Joseph E. Yoakum, graphite, 1958

Untitled

Joseph E. Yoakum

1958

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1958 graphite by Joseph E. Yoakum, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph E. Yoakum
When & what style?
1958
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a landscape with abstracted forms, featuring a range of colors including green, orange, yellow, and gray. The composition is dominated by organic shapes that evoke natural elements like trees, hills, and water. A notable detail is the use of bold lines and geometric patterns to define the shapes, creating a sense of texture and depth. The artist's use of color adds a sense of warmth and vitality to the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the artist Joseph E. Yoakum.

About the artist

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Artist

Joseph E. Yoakum

Joseph Elmer Yoakum was an American self-taught painter. He was of African-American and possibly of Native American–descent, and was known for his landscape paintings in the outsider art-style. He was age 76 when he…

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