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Untitled, by Juan Cárdenas, ink, 1973

Untitled

Juan Cárdenas

1973

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1973 ink by Juan Cárdenas, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Juan Cárdenas
When & what style?
1973
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white etching depicts a man with dark hair, dressed in a white shirt and dark vest, facing left. His hands are held out in front of him, palms up, as if he's about to catch something. The background is a plain white space. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a specific time period, but the exact era is unclear. The etching's style and technique are also noteworthy, with delicate lines and shading that add depth to the image. For more works that explore the intersection of technique and representation, look up the artist Juan Cárdenas.

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