Untitled

Untitled

Terry Winters

1992

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a strange, lopsided teapot with a long, twisted spout. The teapot’s body looks like it’s made of woven material, and its handle is thick and rough. Inside, you can see a grid of windowpanes, but they’re empty or broken. The background is mostly blue and white, with some smudgy marks around the edges. The teapot doesn’t look real—it’s more like a mix of different shapes and textures. The artist used bold lines and rough brushstrokes to make it feel uneven and a little off. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this one.

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