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Untitled, by Juan Downey, ink, 1966

Untitled

Juan Downey

1966

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1966 ink by Juan Downey, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Juan Downey
When & what style?
1966
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a strange, glowing doorway framed by two towering, skeletal figures. The arch above the door is carved with sharp lines and strange symbols, while the door itself glows yellow with a faint face peeking through. Shadows and dark greens surround the scene, making it feel like a hidden passage into another world. The title at the bottom, *"To Taste Eternity: Beyond Herself,"* hints at a dreamlike or symbolic meaning. The artist used a mix of bold outlines and soft washes to create this eerie effect. Look up etching next to see how artists like this carve images into metal plates.

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