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Untitled, by Troy Brauntuch, graphite, 1981

Untitled

Troy Brauntuch

1981

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1981 graphite by Troy Brauntuch, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Troy Brauntuch
When & what style?
1981
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a striking piece of art that features a dark figure with a light-colored object in its hand. The figure is positioned in the lower right corner of the image, and its face is obscured by shadows. The background of the painting is a solid black color, which adds to the overall sense of mystery and intrigue. One interesting detail about this painting is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The use of white pencil on black construction paper creates a striking contrast that draws the viewer's eye to the figure in the foreground. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of artist Troy Brauntuch.

About the artist

Artist

Troy Brauntuch

Troy Brauntuch is an American artist known for his association with the Pictures Generation, a group of artists who came to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s exploring the relationship between images, media, and meaning.

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