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Untitled, by Raqib Shaw, graphite, 2004

Untitled

Raqib Shaw

2004

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2004 graphite by Raqib Shaw, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Raqib Shaw
When & what style?
2004
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a person holding a spear, standing on a fish. They're wearing a necklace and have a horse's head. There's a lizard on their chest, and they're surrounded by other creatures, like a snake, a fish with teeth, and a crocodile. The person and animals are drawn with lots of colors and sparkly things. The background is plain white. If you like this, you might also like the work of artist Raqib Shaw.

About the artist

Portrait of Raqib Shaw
Artist

Raqib Shaw

Raqib Shaw (born 1974) is an Indian artist based in London. He is known for his opulent and intricate paintings of imagined paradises, inlaid with vibrantly coloured jewels and enamel. His paintings and sculptures evoke…

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