Untitled

Untitled

Ray Johnson

1974

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a unique assemblage of painted paper, printed paper with ink, and gouache on cardboard, mounted on a board. The dominant colors are black, white, and pink, with a silhouette of a face in profile on the left side. The face is filled with various shapes and objects, including a skull, a hand, and a rectangle with the words "AN BROKE N DISH" written on it. The composition is complex, with many overlapping elements that create a sense of depth and texture. The use of different materials and techniques adds to the visual interest of the piece. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Ray Johnson.

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