Untitled
1973
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1973
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This portrait painting is divided into four quadrants, each featuring a close-up of a man's face. The top two quadrants show the man's face from the eyes up, while the bottom two quadrants depict his face from the nose down. The man has dark hair and a mustache, and is wearing a collared shirt with a plaid pattern. The painting is rendered in black and white, with a mix of smooth and textured brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of realism, with a focus on capturing the subtleties of the subject's expression. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Chuck Close.