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Untitled, by Lee Mullican, ink, 1947

Untitled

Lee Mullican

1947

ink

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1947 ink by Lee Mullican, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Lee Mullican
When & what style?
1947
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a strange, floating shape that looks like a broken lightbulb or a melted object. Inside it, there’s a dark, swirling hole with rough edges, almost like a tunnel or a black hole. The lines are scratchy and uneven, with lots of ink smudges around the shape. The artist used quick, messy strokes to make the whole thing feel unstable. The ink wash gives it a faded, almost ghostly look. If you like this style, check out Lee Mullican.

About the artist

Portrait of Lee Mullican
Artist

Lee Mullican

Lee Mullican (December 2, 1919 – July 8, 1998) was an American painter, curator, and art teacher.

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