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Untitled, by Nancy Spero, ink, 1987

Untitled

Nancy Spero

1987

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1987 ink by Nancy Spero, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Nancy Spero
When & what style?
1987
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a woman running, holding a child in her arms while another child clutches her leg. The background is messy, with splattered ink and rough textures. Bold red text at the bottom reads *"KILL THOU SHALT NOT KILL"* in uneven, urgent letters. The words are torn and smudged, like they’ve been fought over. The scene feels chaotic but also protective—like the woman is rushing to keep the kids safe. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how prints like this are made.

About the artist

Artist

Nancy Spero

Nancy Spero (August 24, 1926 – October 18, 2009) was an American visual artist known for her political and feminist paintings and hand pulled art prints.

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