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About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a smiling person with short dark hair and a light scarf around their neck. The image looks like a photo that’s been printed with a rough, grainy texture, almost like ink was pushed through a screen. The edges are jagged, and the colors are flat—no shadows or details, just solid black, white, and gray. This style was made by repeating the same image over and over, like a stencil. The artist didn’t paint it by hand; it was printed, which is why it looks a little blurry and uneven. Next, check out lithography to see how other artists used printing to make art.