Untitled

Untitled

Lynn Chadwick

1971

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a strange, shadowy figure that looks like a mix of animals—maybe a bird and a horse—twisted together. It’s floating above a flat, pale blue and green background with a white shape below it. The figure’s legs and wings are tangled, and its head is small and pointed. The artist used a simple, sketchy line to make the shapes feel rough and uneven. The whole thing looks like it’s made from quick, bold strokes rather than careful details. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists print images this way.

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