Untitled

Untitled

Howard Hodgkin

1980

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two dark figures standing close together in a dim space. Their backs are turned, and the background looks like rough, textured walls. One figure wears a patterned coat with small circles, while the other’s sleeve is visible but plain. The artist used a mix of scratchy lines and smooth washes to create depth. The dark tones and tight framing make the scene feel intimate and a little mysterious. Check out more about etching to see how artists like this carve into metal plates to make prints.

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