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Untitled, by Susan Rothenberg, ink, 1986

Untitled

Susan Rothenberg

1986

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1986 ink by Susan Rothenberg, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Susan Rothenberg
When & what style?
1986
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a storm of black lines and shapes on a light background. The marks are rough and uneven, with some areas thick and dark while others fade into thin, scratchy lines. There’s no clear picture of anything—just energy and movement. The artist used ink on paper in a way that feels fast and messy, like scribbles or quick strokes. This kind of print is called a lithograph, where the image is drawn directly onto a smooth stone or metal plate. Check out how lithography works next.

About the artist

Artist

Susan Rothenberg

Susan Charna Rothenberg (January 20, 1945 – May 18, 2020) was an American contemporary painter, printmaker, sculptor, and draughtswoman.

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