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Untitled, by L. (Alfred Lewin Copley) Alcopley, watercolor, 1962

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Overview

Untitled is a 1962 watercolor by L. (Alfred Lewin Copley) Alcopley, held at Museum of Modern Art.

When & what style?
1962
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two dark, uneven shapes stacked like blocks on a light background. The top shape is wider, with a rough edge and a lighter orange-brown outline. Below, a thin black line cuts across the bottom, and a few small ink marks sit near the left side. The artist used watercolor and ink to create these simple, bold forms. The colors are mostly flat—no shadows or depth—but the edges feel hand-drawn and a little messy. If you like this style, check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more abstract works like it.

About the artist

Artist

L. (Alfred Lewin Copley) Alcopley

Alfred Lewin Copley (1910 – 1992) was a German-American medical scientist and an artist at the New York School in the 1950s.

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