Untitled
1970
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Philip Guston
Philip Guston was a Canadian and American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman.
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ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1970 ink by Philip Guston, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a cluttered room with odd, blocky shapes everywhere. A big, simple hand holds a lamp. The floor is packed with lumpy furniture—chairs, a table, and a couch—all drawn in rough, uneven lines. Shadows and light fall in sharp angles, making the space feel messy and crowded. The artist used a sketchy, almost childlike style here, unlike his earlier work. This piece is part of a set of prints made in 1970, when Guston was experimenting with bold, simple forms. Check out how this was made using lithography.
Philip Guston was a Canadian and American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman.
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