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Untitled, by Louise Bourgeois, 1984

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Overview

Untitled is a 1984 by Louise Bourgeois, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Louise Bourgeois
When & what style?
1984
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a simple shape that looks like a person’s head and shoulders. The head is a smooth oval, and the body is just two straight lines with a small square in the middle—like a chest pocket. The background is filled with crisscrossed lines that make the whole thing feel twisted, like fabric or waves. The artist used only black ink on a light background, so the lines stand out sharply. The signature in the corner is small and neat, almost hidden. If you like this style, check out Louise Bourgeois.

About the artist

Portrait of Louise Bourgeois
Artist

Louise Bourgeois

Louise Joséphine Bourgeois (French: ; 25 December 1911 – 31 May 2010) was a French-American artist.

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