1987
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1987 by Richard Long, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a messy, tangled web of brown blobs. The shapes squiggle across a light background, some thick and others thin, all pressed together. Tiny hairs or fibers stick out in places, making it feel rough and uneven. The artist used real river mud to create this texture—no brushstrokes, just smears and clumps. It’s not trying to show anything recognizable, just the feel of the mud itself. Want to see more work like this? Check out Richard Long.
Sir Richard Julian Long (born 2 June 1945) is an English sculptor, painter, photographer, and one of the best-known British land artists.
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