Untitled

Untitled

Richard Bosman

1984

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two people in a small boat on choppy water. The waves are rough and dark, almost black, while the boat and figures stand out in stark white and gray. The artist used bold, rough lines to show movement and tension. The figures look like they’re struggling, maybe fighting the water or each other. The way the lines are sharp and uneven makes it feel urgent. If you want to see more work like this, look up etching.

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