Untitled

Untitled

Adja Yunkers

1953

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows three stick-like figures against a red background. One figure on the left holds a long pole, while the other two stand close together, their bodies drawn in sharp white lines. The colors are mostly red, white, and black, with a small yellow triangle on the ground. The artist used a simple, bold style to create strong shapes and contrast. The figures look like they’re moving, but their faces are blank and expressionless. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists carve images into wood.

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