Untitled
1965
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Karel Appel
Christiaan Karel Appel (pronounced ; 25 April 1921 – 3 May 2006) was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet.
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ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1965 ink by Karel Appel, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two big, wobbly heads facing each other. Their faces are made of thick, bright colors—reds, yellows, blues—that look sloppy but on purpose. The shapes are simple, almost like scribbles, but the eyes stand out as big circles. The background is a mix of flat colors too, with no real details. The artist used a printing method where ink is pressed onto stone or metal. That’s why the colors look bold and the lines are sharp in some spots. Look up lithography to see how this process works.
Christiaan Karel Appel (pronounced ; 25 April 1921 – 3 May 2006) was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet.
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