Untitled

Untitled

Dieter Roth

1978

pastel

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing looks like a squished, colorful blob with a face in the middle. The colors are bright—lots of pink, orange, and green—all mixed together in a messy, swirly way. There’s a round shape at the bottom, like a bowl or a head, and two big eyes staring out. The artist scribbled the title in the top corner, almost like a doodle. It’s not neat or polished—it feels more like a quick sketch than a finished picture. If you like this wild style, check out pastel to see how artists use soft, colorful chalk.

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