Untitled
1949
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1949
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a group of deer standing close together in a flat, dreamy landscape. The colors are soft—pale blues, warm browns, and a touch of green—with a light, almost faded look. The sky is a pale pink, and the ground looks dry and simple. The deer all face the same way, like they’re part of a quiet, shared moment. Their shapes are simple but slightly off, giving them a gentle, stylized feel. If you like this kind of gentle, stylized art, look up lithography to see how it’s made.