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Untitled, by Peter Blume, graphite, 1933

Untitled

Peter Blume

1933

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1933 graphite by Peter Blume, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Peter Blume
When & what style?
1933
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This pencil drawing on paper features a man sitting on a chair, surrounded by various objects. He wears a crown, a necklace, and a loincloth, and holds a scepter in his right hand. The objects around him include a hat, a purse, a vase with flowers, and a clock. The man's expression is one of contemplation, and the objects surrounding him seem to be symbols of his thoughts. The drawing is detailed and intricate, with a focus on texture and shading. The artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling techniques adds depth and dimension to the drawing. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up Peter Blume.

About the artist

Portrait of Peter Blume
Artist

Peter Blume

Peter Blume was an American painter and sculptor. His work contained elements of folk art, Precisionism, Parisian Purism, Cubism, and Surrealism.

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