1958
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1958 by Charles White, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a black-and-white print of a man standing sideways. He’s wearing a long coat with thick folds and a high collar, plus a hat pulled low. His hands are tucked inside his pockets, and his shoes look sturdy. The background is made of rough, swirling lines that look like they were carved or scratched into the paper. The artist used a method where lines and shading create depth without color. The texture of the print makes the coat look almost three-dimensional. Look up Charles White to see more of his powerful, simple drawings.
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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