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Untitled, by Thomas Schütte, ink, 2011

Untitled

Thomas Schütte

2011

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2011 ink by Thomas Schütte, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Thomas Schütte
When & what style?
2011
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a simple, blocky building with a flat roof and a small window. The walls are bright orange, the window frame is red, and the ground looks like green grass. The building’s front has a dark, textured wall in the middle, with two small steps leading up to it. The artist used a woodcut technique, where the design is carved into wood and then inked. This makes the lines sharp and the colors flat. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Schütte
Artist

Thomas Schütte

Thomas Schütte is a German contemporary artist. He sculpts, creates architectural designs, and draws. He lives and works in Düsseldorf.

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