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Untitled, by Robert Fried, ink, 1972

Untitled

Robert Fried

1972

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1972 ink by Robert Fried, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Robert Fried
When & what style?
1972
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a shiny silver hood ornament shaped like wings, sitting on a small block with the word "ROLLS" on it. A long, thin shadow stretches across a flat gray background, making the ornament look like it’s floating. The edges of the block and shadow are crisp and clean. The artist used simple shapes and bold contrasts to make the image stand out. The way light hits the ornament and creates that sharp shadow is the main trick here. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.

About the artist

Artist

Robert Fried

Robert Nathan Fried an American film producer and media, technology, and healthcare entrepreneur and is the CEO of Niagen Bioscience since 2018.

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