Untitled
1970
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1970
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a blurred face looking straight ahead. The person wears a dark shirt with a white collar peeking out. The background is a flat, pale gray. The face is soft and hard to read—no sharp lines, just smooth tones. The artist signed it in the corner, and the text says it’s a self-portrait. The style feels simple but careful, like the artist wanted to keep things quiet. Check out Richard Hamilton for more of his work—he played with how images look in everyday life.