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Untitled, by Wifredo Lam, ink, 1952

Untitled

Wifredo Lam

1952

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

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Overview

Untitled is a 1952 ink by Wifredo Lam, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Wifredo Lam
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a lithograph print with abstract shapes in shades of brown and black. The central figure is a large, winged creature with a long beak and sharp teeth. It has a round body with a small head and two large wings that stretch out to the sides. The background of the print is a dark brown color, which helps the lighter-colored shapes stand out. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement, as if the creature is about to take flight. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of Wifredo Lam.

About the artist

Portrait of Wifredo Lam
Artist

Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla (Chinese: 林飛龍; Jyutping: lam4 fei1lung4; December 8, 1902 – September 11, 1982), better known as Wifredo Lam, was a Cuban artist who sought to portray and revive the enduring Afro-Cuban spirit and culture.

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