Open full image Pin
Untitled, by Peter Saul, graphite, 2003

Untitled

Peter Saul

2003

graphite

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2003 graphite by Peter Saul, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Peter Saul
When & what style?
2003
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This is a close-up of a grumpy, green-faced man with big glasses and a messy mustache. His mouth is open like he’s yelling, and there’s a speech bubble above him saying, *"YOU MAKE ME FEEL LOUSEY!!!"* in bold letters. The background is a simple pink with a faint grid pattern, and he’s wearing a white collar. The artist made the face look exaggerated and rough, almost like a cartoon gone wrong. The colors are bright but messy, with the green skin standing out against the pink. Want to see more like this? Check out Peter Saul.

About the artist

Artist

Peter Saul

Peter Saul is an American painter. His work has connections with Pop Art, Surrealism, and Expressionism. His early use of pop culture cartoon references in the late 1950s and very early 1960s situates him as one of the…

See the richer artist page

More by Peter Saul

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app