Untitled
1968
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1968
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1968 ink by Maxwell Bates, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows two people sitting close together. One holds a bright yellow pipe, the other leans in with a yellow scarf or shawl. A mug sits between them, and a dark table holds a round object—maybe a plate or bowl. The background is plain black, making the figures and colors stand out sharply. The artist used bold, flat shapes and strong contrasts to simplify the scene. The yellow pops against the grays, drawing your eye to the pipe and scarf. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create drama.
Maxwell Bates (1906–1980) was a Canadian artist, born in Calgary.
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