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Untitled, by Ricardo Martinez, crayon, 1964

Untitled

Ricardo Martinez

1964

crayon

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1964 crayon by Ricardo Martinez, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Ricardo Martinez
When & what style?
1964
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a vibrant mix of colors and shapes. It's made with colored ink and crayon on newspaper, which gives it a unique texture. The artist has used a variety of colors like pink, yellow, green, and blue to create different shapes and patterns. Some of these shapes look like leaves or flowers, while others are more abstract. One interesting thing about this painting is the way the artist has used the newspaper as a background. You can still see the text and images from the newspaper peeking through the colored ink and crayon. This adds an extra layer of depth and meaning to the painting. If you like this style of art, you might want to check out the work of Ricardo Martinez, the artist who created this piece.

About the artist

Portrait of Ricardo Martinez
Artist

Ricardo Martinez

Ricardo Martínez de Hoyos (October 28, 1918 – January 11, 2009) was a Mexican painter noted for his figurative work on unreal atmospheres.

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