Untitled
1956
charcoal
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1956
charcoal
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1956 charcoal by James Kearns, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows a group of people gathered around a central figure. The figures are depicted in a range of poses, some sitting, others standing, and a few lying down. They are all drawn in charcoal and conté crayon on paper, with a focus on expressive lines and shading. The central figure appears to be the focal point of the composition, with the other figures arranged around them in a loose circle. The overall mood of the piece is one of energy and movement, as if the figures are in the midst of some kind of activity or celebration. To learn more about the artist's use of charcoal and conté crayon, look up the technique of scumbling.
James Kearns (b. 1924) was an American artist, born in Scranton.
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