2012
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2012 ink by Enrique Chagoya, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man wearing a huge top hat and glasses. His face is wrinkled, and he’s holding something small in his hands. The hat casts a dark shadow over his eyes, making him look serious. The title written below is *"Gran de Sombrero"*—Spanish for "Great Hat." The print has a red stamp with an exclamation mark and a tiny hat, adding a playful touch. Look up etching to see how artists like this carve images into metal plates.
Enrique Chagoya is a Mexican-born American painter, printmaker, and educator. The subject of his artwork is the changing nature of culture. He frequently uses shocking imagery, irony, and Mesoamerican icons to convey…
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