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Untitled, by Patti Smith, graphite, 1978

Untitled

Patti Smith

1978

graphite

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1978 graphite by Patti Smith, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Patti Smith
When & what style?
1978
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The image features a pencil drawing of a face on a white background. The face is positioned centrally, with the top of the head cut off by the top edge of the image. The facial features are sketched in pencil, with some areas more defined than others. The eyes are prominent, while the nose and mouth are less detailed. The hair is depicted as wild and unkempt, with loose strands framing the face. A few scribbled lines and marks are visible around the edges of the image, adding a sense of spontaneity and energy to the piece. The overall effect is one of intensity and emotion, as if the artist has captured a moment of deep feeling or introspection. To learn more about Patti Smith's work, visit The Museum of Modern Art.

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