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Untitled, by Julio González, graphite, 1938

Untitled

Julio González

1938

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1938 graphite by Julio González, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Julio González
When & what style?
1938
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image is a black and white sketch of a person's face, drawn in ink and pencil on paper. The subject's head is tilted back, and their mouth is open in a scream or cry. Their eyes are closed, and their eyebrows are furrowed. The drawing is rendered in bold, expressive lines, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The overall effect is one of intense emotion and drama. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive shading creates a sense of energy and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist's work, check out Julio González.

About the artist

Portrait of Julio González
Artist

Julio González

Julio González i Pellicer (21 September 1876 – 27 March 1942), born in Barcelona, was a Spanish sculptor and painter who developed the expressive use of iron as a medium for modern sculpture.

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