Untitled
1956
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1956
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a simple room with a man sitting in a chair. He’s wearing a dark coat and hat, holding a pipe. In front of him is a table with a green cloth and a bowl of fruit. A black dog stands nearby, looking toward the man. The colors are mostly flat and earthy, with some bright touches like the green tablecloth. The artist used bold, simple shapes instead of fine details. The man’s face is just a dark shape—no real features. The room feels quiet, like a moment frozen in time. Want to know more? Try looking up lithography.