Untitled
1960
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Robert Blackburn
Robert Hamilton Blackburn was an African-American artist, teacher, and master printmaker.
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ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1960 ink by Robert Blackburn, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like two big shapes standing side by side. One is a deep red oval with a rough texture, and the other is a blue shape with a black circle inside. The background is made of thick, uneven strokes in blues, browns, and whites. The colors feel bold and raw, with some areas looking almost scratched. The artist used a printing method called lithography, where ink is applied to a flat stone or plate. This piece was made in 1960, but it doesn’t fit neatly into one art movement. Check out the technique: lithography to see how this process works.
Robert Hamilton Blackburn was an African-American artist, teacher, and master printmaker.
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