Untitled
19
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
19
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 19 ink by Peter Saul, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows two cartoonish men holding a giant red banner. The banner has yellow text that reads "HOOMIN CONSURN YO Personal Torment." One man is light-skinned with a blue cap, the other is orange with a green hat. Both have big, simple faces and look like they’re struggling with the banner. The banner’s messy, handwritten words mix humor with a dark tone. The men’s exaggerated expressions and bright colors make it feel playful but also a little unsettling. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists print bold, layered images like this.
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…
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