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Untitled, by William Kentridge, ink, 1996

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Overview

Untitled is a 1996 ink by William Kentridge, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
William Kentridge
When & what style?
1996
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a chaotic stage scene. A figure is tangled in ropes, mid-fall, while a spotlight shines down. In the background, a megaphone and a bottle sit on the floor, and a faint chair is sketched in. The title *Act I, Scene 2* is written at the top left. The artist used thin, scratchy lines to create movement and drama. The whole image feels like a sketch for a play—full of action but no clear story. Check out how the artist used etching to make these sharp, layered lines.

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