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Untitled

Philip Pearlstein

1967

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Nude

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1967 ink by Philip Pearlstein, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Philip Pearlstein
When & what style?: 1967
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman sitting on a simple chair, her body turned slightly to the side. Her legs are bent, one foot resting on the floor, and her hands rest lightly on her knees. The lines are loose and quick, capturing her curves and the folds of her skin with simple strokes. The artist focused on the shape of her body and the way light hits it, leaving out details like facial features. This style makes the figure feel real but also a bit abstract. If you like this, look up lithography to see how artists create prints like this.

About the artist

Artist

Philip Pearlstein

Philip Martin Pearlstein was an American painter best known for Modernist Realist nudes. Cited by critics as the preeminent figure painter of the 1960s to 2000s, he led a revival in realist art.

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