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Untitled, by Richard Estes, ink, 1979

Untitled

Richard Estes

1979

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1979 ink by Richard Estes, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Richard Estes
When & what style?
1979
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a city street seen through a large, dark window frame. Two cars sit parked on the sidewalk—one shiny black, one faded brown. Across the street, a modern building with clean lines and glass walls reflects the sky. The window’s glass is so clear it almost blends with the scene outside. The artist used sharp details to make the reflection look real, almost like a photo. The way light hits the buildings and cars makes everything look crisp and modern. If you like this style, look up Richard Estes for more city views like this one.

About the artist

Portrait of Richard Estes
Artist

Richard Estes

Richard Estes is an American artist, best known for his photorealist paintings. The paintings generally consist of reflective, clean, and inanimate city and geometric landscapes. He is regarded as one of the founders of…

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