1974
gouache
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1974 gouache by A.R. Penck, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a rough sketch with bold colors. There’s a big red shape at the top, a blue one below it, and black scribbles scattered everywhere. The lines are messy and uneven, like they were drawn fast or with a loose hand. The black dots around the edges stand out—they’re small but sharp against the white background. It’s made with crayon, paint, and ink, so the colors look both flat and slightly smudged. If you like this style, check out gouache to see how it’s used in other art.
Ralf Winkler (alias A. R. Penck, who also used the pseudonyms Mike Hammer, T. M., Mickey Spilane, Theodor Marx, "a. Y." or just "Y" 5 October 1939 – 2 May 2017) was a German painter, printmaker, sculptor, and jazz…
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