Untitled

Untitled

Kara Walker

1995

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image presents a silhouette of a person, rendered in black against a white background. The figure is depicted in profile, facing right, with their head turned slightly towards the viewer. They are shown from the knees up, with their left leg extended and their right leg bent at the knee. The silhouette is created using cut paper on paper, a technique that allows for intricate details to be captured. The use of black and white creates a striking contrast, drawing the viewer's attention to the figure. The simplicity of the image belies its complexity, inviting the viewer to ponder the story behind the silhouette. To learn more about the artist's use of cut paper on paper, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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