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Untitled, by Sigmar Polke, ink, 1972

Untitled

Sigmar Polke

1972

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1972 ink by Sigmar Polke, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Sigmar Polke
When & what style?
1972
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a messy studio corner. A person sits at a cluttered desk, surrounded by papers and a sewing machine. A large box labeled "Safety First" leans against the wall, and a lamp casts a dim glow over the space. The artist used a simple camera to capture this everyday scene, turning an ordinary moment into art. The photo feels raw and real, like a snapshot of creative chaos. If you like this style, look up lithography next to see how artists print images like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Sigmar Polke
Artist

Sigmar Polke

Sigmar Polke (13 February 1941 – 10 June 2010) was a German painter and photographer.

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