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Untitled, by Seymour Lipton, graphite, 1953

Untitled

Seymour Lipton

1953

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1953 graphite by Seymour Lipton, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Seymour Lipton
When & what style?
1953
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This abstract drawing features a spiral shape with a pointed tip, rendered in dark pencil strokes. The spiral is drawn with varying line weights and textures, giving it a dynamic feel. The background of the drawing is a light gray, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker lines of the spiral. In the bottom-right corner of the drawing, the artist's signature is visible, although it is not legible. The overall effect of the drawing is one of energy and movement, as if the spiral is spinning outward from its central point. If you're interested in exploring more of Seymour Lipton's work, you can check out his other pieces at The Museum of Modern Art.

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Artist

Seymour Lipton

Seymour Lipton was an American abstract expressionist sculptor. He was a member of the New York School who gained widespread recognition in the 1950s. He initially trained as a dentist but focused on sculpture from…

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