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Untitled, by Mark Grotjahn, graphite, 2004

Untitled

Mark Grotjahn

2004

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2004 graphite by Mark Grotjahn, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Mark Grotjahn
When & what style?
2004
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows four tall, pointy shapes on a light background. Each shape is packed with tight, colorful lines—reds, blues, yellows, and greens—all pressed together like a burst of fireworks. The lines twist and overlap, making the shapes look almost three-dimensional. The artist used colored pencils to layer these lines, creating a dense, almost electric effect. It’s like the shapes are glowing from within. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.

About the artist

Portrait of Mark Grotjahn
Artist

Mark Grotjahn

Mark Grotjahn is an American painter best known for abstract work and bold geometric paintings. Grotjahn lives and works in Los Angeles.

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