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Untitled, by Rico Lebrun, ink, 1962

Untitled

Rico Lebrun

1962

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1962 ink by Rico Lebrun, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Rico Lebrun
When & what style?
1962
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a person sitting with their legs tucked under them. Their arms rest on their knees, and the lines are loose and sketchy, almost like quick notes. The face is blurred, and the body looks a little twisted—nothing smooth or polished. The artist used a mix of thick and thin lines, some areas filled with shading while others stay light. The paper has a grainy texture, and the whole thing feels like a fast, rough sketch rather than a finished drawing. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it’s made.

About the artist

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