Untitled

Untitled

Peter Doig

1999

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a tall, shadowy figure standing against a blurry sky. The person’s face is hidden, and their body is outlined in stark black against soft, swirling colors. The ground below looks like a mix of brown and gray, with a faint reflection of the figure in a dark puddle. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, almost like the sky is moving. The colors blend but stay loose, giving a dreamy, unclear feel. Try looking up impasto to see how this technique works.

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