Untitled
1941
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1941
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows three men in black tuxedos, standing close together. Their faces are bright yellow, with big smiles and sharp features. The background is a dark, plain gray with no details. The brushstrokes are thick and flat, giving it a bold, almost cartoonish look. The artist used simple colors but made the faces stand out strongly. Next, look up Ben Shahn to see more of his work.