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Untitled, by N. Krishna Reddy, ink, 1961

Untitled

N. Krishna Reddy

1961

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1961 ink by N. Krishna Reddy, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
N. Krishna Reddy
When & what style?
1961
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows swirling black lines radiating outward from a bright center, like cracks spreading through dark, uneven shapes. The background is a mix of pale blues and whites, giving it a rough, textured look. The edges of the lines fade into shadow, making the whole thing feel both sharp and blurry at once. The artist used a method that scratches into metal plates to create these lines. This makes the print look handmade and slightly uneven, like something drawn with a lot of care but also a little mess. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists make 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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