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Untitled, by Nemesio Antúnez, ink, 1949

Untitled

Nemesio Antúnez

1949

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1949 ink by Nemesio Antúnez, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Nemesio Antúnez
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a crowded group of people standing close together. Their faces are blurry, and their bodies look twisted and uneven. The background has rough, dark shapes, like trees or rocks, and the whole scene feels busy and chaotic. The artist used a technique that leaves sharp lines and rough textures, almost like scratching into the surface. The way the figures overlap gives a sense of movement, even though nothing is actually moving. Try looking up etching to see how this print was made.

About the artist

Artist

Nemesio Antúnez

Nemesio Antúnez Zañartu (Born in Santiago, May 4, 1918 - May 19, 1993) was a Chilean painter and engraver who founded Workshop 99.

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