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Untitled

Raphael Soyer

1935

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1935 ink by Raphael Soyer, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Raphael Soyer
When & what style?: 1935
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows five men crowded around a small table. They’re all wearing caps and coats, and their faces are close together. One man holds a cup, another has a piece of bread, and the whole scene feels cramped and urgent. The artist used quick, rough lines to show the tension in their faces and hands. The dark background makes the figures stand out, but their expressions look tired or worried. Want to know more? Try looking up lithography.