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Untitled, by Seong Moy, ink, 1961

Untitled

Seong Moy

1961

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1961 ink by Seong Moy, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Seong Moy
When & what style?
1961
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a mix of bold colors and sharp lines. You see black shapes that look like shadows, with splashes of red, yellow, and blue in the middle. The colors pop against the dark background, making it feel busy but balanced. The artist used woodcut, a technique where they carve into wood and print it. This piece is part of a bigger set of prints. Look up lithography next to see how it compares to woodcut.

About the artist

Portrait of Seong Moy
Artist

Seong Moy

Seong Moy (Chinese: 梅祥; April 12, 1921 – June 9, 2013) was an American painter and printmaker.

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