Untitled

Untitled

R. H. Quaytman

2012

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a dark, shadowy figure from behind, mostly nude. The skin looks smooth but the edges of the cloth draped over the shoulder are rough and jagged, like torn paper. On the right side, there’s a small square of light on a wall, and a dark frame that seems to hold another empty space. The torn fabric edge stands out—it’s sharp and uneven, almost like a cut. The rest of the image is simple, with just shadows and a few straight lines. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists print images this way.

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