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Untitled, by Robert Therrien, paint, 1995

Untitled

Robert Therrien

1995

paint

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1995 paint by Robert Therrien, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Robert Therrien
When & what style?
1995
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two bright red rectangles on a light gray background. One rectangle is straight up and down, and the other is tilted like a door leaning sideways. The edges are clean, and the color looks flat but solid. The red shapes don’t represent anything real—they’re just shapes. The artist used simple colors and lines to make you notice how they sit together. Next, look up Robert Therrien to see how he played with everyday objects in his art.

About the artist

Artist

Robert Therrien

Robert Therrien (November 17, 1947 – June 17, 2019) was an American artist known for his large-scale sculptures.

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