Untitled

Untitled

Raymond Pettibon

2003

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a train speeding along tracks under a dark, stormy sky. The words are scribbled in like they’re part of the scene—one says *"Tell the world,"* another warns of something sudden and loud. The colors are rough and wet-looking, with splashes of green, brown, and yellow. The artist used loose, sketchy lines that feel urgent, like the scene is moving fast. The text hints at something big happening, but it’s left mysterious. If you like this style, check out more by Raymond Pettibon.

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