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Untitled

Joseph E. Yoakum

1967

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Landscape

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1967 graphite by Joseph E. Yoakum, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph E. Yoakum
When & what style?: 1967
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a blue river flowing through it, surrounded by rocky formations and greenery. The artist's use of blue, brown ballpoint pen, and colored pencil on paper creates a unique visual effect. In the top-left corner, a handwritten note in blue ink reads "Mt. Popocatepetl of La Madre Occidental Range near Mexico City G.M. Joseph E. Yoakum 9/14-67." This adds a personal touch to the artwork, suggesting that the artist may have been inspired by a real-life location. The painting's dreamlike quality and intricate details invite the viewer to explore the artist's world. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the works of Joseph E. Yoakum.