Untitled

Untitled

Afro

1954

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a rough, blocky figure in bright, uneven colors. The person wears a hat and a coat with a white cross on the back, and they’re holding a long stick or tool. The background is a mix of reds and browns, with sharp, uneven brushstrokes that make everything look slightly off-kilter. The artist used thick, textured paint—some areas almost look like they were scraped on. This style makes the colors pop and the shapes feel heavy. Look up impasto next to see how this technique works.

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