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Untitled, by Sheri Martinelli, ink, 1946

Untitled

Sheri Martinelli

1946

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1946 ink by Sheri Martinelli, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Sheri Martinelli
When & what style?
1946
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two simple, ghostly scenes stacked vertically. The top picture has a person sitting on a chair, holding a small object like a cup or a bird. The bottom picture shows a hand reaching for something, with a long feather or branch nearby. The lines are rough and uneven, like they were scratched into the surface. The artist signed it "Sheri Martinelli" at the bottom. This style looks like it was made by hand, without smooth shading or color—just black lines on a light background. If you like this kind of raw, sketchy print, look up etching next.

About the artist

Artist

Sheri Martinelli

Sheri Martinelli (1918–1996) was an American artist, born in Philadelphia.

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