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Untitled, by Sidney Goodman, ink, 1961

Untitled

Sidney Goodman

1961

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1961 ink by Sidney Goodman, held at Museum of Modern Art.

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

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white drawing of a person sitting inside a large, rounded shape that looks like a helmet or hat. Their hands are resting on their knees, and their face is mostly hidden in shadow. Below, there’s a thin strip of a landscape with water and a dark line that might be a dock or shore. The artist used bold, thick lines to create strong contrasts between light and dark. The person’s face is barely visible, making the scene feel mysterious. If you want to see more work like this, check out lithography.

About the artist

Artist

Sidney Goodman

Sidney Goodman (January 19, 1936 – April 11, 2013) was an American figurative painter and draftsman from Philadelphia, PA who explored the human form.

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