1987
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1987 watercolor by A.R. Penck, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a close-up face with a thick beard and sharp eyes. The colors are rough—lots of browns, yellows, and dark shadows. The background looks like a dark, blurry shape. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy. The artist used watercolor and gouache, blending colors in a way that feels quick and raw. The face stands out against the messy background, making it the focus. Look up A.R. Penck next to see more of his bold, expressive style.
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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