Untitled
2002
pastel
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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R. B. Kitaj
Ronald Brooks Kitaj was an American artist who spent much of his life in England.
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pastel
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 2002 pastel by R. B. Kitaj, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a strange, lopsided figure with a blue bucket for a head. The figure’s arms are long and bendy, one holding a yellow ribbon that loops around its neck. Its body is a mix of scribbly lines and shapes, with a red square on its chest. Below, tiny buildings and a church sit on a wobbly hill. The sketch feels like a quick, playful doodle—almost like the artist was experimenting with shapes. The colors pop against the light background, making the figure look both silly and a little off-kilter. If you like this style, check out pastel to see how artists use soft, blended colors.
Ronald Brooks Kitaj was an American artist who spent much of his life in England.
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