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Untitled, by Kurt Seligmann, ink, 1950

Untitled

Kurt Seligmann

1950

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1950 ink by Kurt Seligmann, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Kurt Seligmann
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This etching and aquatint piece shows a large, abstract shape that looks like a twisted, fabric-like figure. It has a big, round center and long, curved arms that end in small, round shapes. The background is dark, which makes the light-colored figure stand out. The figure seems to be moving, with its arms curled up and its body twisted. The dark background helps to make the figure look like it's floating or moving in space. The artist, Kurt Seligmann, used etching and aquatint techniques to create this unique piece. If you're interested in learning more about these techniques, you can explore the world of etching.

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