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Untitled, by Wifredo Lam, oil, 1949

Untitled

Wifredo Lam

1949

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1949 oil by Wifredo Lam, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Wifredo Lam
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a jumble of abstract shapes and figures. The colors are mostly shades of brown and beige, with some darker shadows. There are lots of lines and curves, and some shapes look like animals or people. If you look closely, you can see some interesting details. Some of the shapes have eyes or mouths, and some look like they're moving or twisting. The overall effect is a bit chaotic, but it's also kind of fascinating. If you want to learn more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of Wifredo Lam.

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