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Untitled

Leo Katz

1955

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Animal

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1955 ink by Leo Katz, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Leo Katz
When & what style?: 1955
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is an engraving of a dinosaur skeleton. The skeleton is in the center of the painting, with its head at the top and its tail at the bottom. The background is a solid brown color. The skeleton is detailed, with visible vertebrae and ribs. The legs and tail are also visible, with the feet and claws at the end of the legs. The head is turned to the left, with the neck curved downward. The overall effect is one of movement, as if the dinosaur is running or jumping. If you're interested in learning more about engraving, check out the technique of cross-hatching.