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Untitled, by N. Krishna Reddy, ink, 1972

Untitled

N. Krishna Reddy

1972

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1972 ink by N. Krishna Reddy, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
N. Krishna Reddy
When & what style?
1972
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two blurred red shapes in the center, like smudged fingerprints or fading light. The background is a mix of light brown and pale blue lines, almost like scratched paper or rough water. The edges feel uneven, as if the artist worked the ink by hand. The title isn’t written on the print itself—it’s just labeled *Untitled*—but the signature says *N. Krishna Reddy*. The way the colors blend makes it look like something dissolving or melting. If you like this style, look up etching next to see how artists use acid and metal plates to create prints like this.

About the artist

Artist

N. Krishna Reddy

Krishna Reddy (15 July 1925 – 22 August 2018) was an Indian master printmaker, sculptor, and teacher. He was considered a master intaglio printer and known for viscosity printing.

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