1949
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1949 by Charles White, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows a close-up of a bearded face in profile. The lines are sharp and textured, almost like carved wood. The dark background makes the face stand out, with deep shadows under the eyes and jaw. The artist used a technique where ink is pressed into carved lines, creating a rough, tactile look. This isn’t a painting—it’s a linoleum cut, a type of printmaking. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
Charles Wilbert White Jr. was an American artist known for his chronicling of African American related subjects in paintings, drawings, lithographs, and murals. White's lifelong commitment to chronicling the triumphs…
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