Untitled

Untitled

Elizabeth Peyton

2002

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The image depicts a black-and-white sketch of a man with dark, wavy hair and a beard, wearing a suit jacket over a t-shirt. He is seated, with his left arm raised in a fist and his right arm resting on his lap, where he holds a piece of paper with the word "goods" written on it. The sketch is rendered in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement, as if the subject is about to spring into action. This sketch is reminiscent of the work of Elizabeth Peyton, an American artist known for her bold and expressive portraits.

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