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Untitled, by Omar Rayo, ink, 1973

Untitled

Omar Rayo

1973

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1973 ink by Omar Rayo, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Omar Rayo
When & what style?
1973
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a simple shape: a long, thin line with a small circle at one end and a red teardrop near the middle. The line curves slightly at the top, like a hook. The background is mostly blank, with just a faint edge around the paper. The red spot stands out against the pale, almost empty space. The artist used a mix of printing methods, including embossing, which gives the line a slight raised feel. Next, check out lithography to see how artists use a different process to create prints.

About the artist

Portrait of Omar Rayo
Artist

Omar Rayo

Omar Rayo Reyes (January 20, 1928 – June 7, 2010) was a renowned Colombian painter, sculptor, caricaturist and plastic artist.

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