Untitled
1967
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1967
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a man in a light-colored hat and a gray suit with a bright yellow tie. His face is serious, and he’s holding something in his right hand. The background is blurry with splashes of blue, purple, and white, like a busy, half-glimpsed room. The loose, smudged colors make it feel like a quick snapshot rather than a polished portrait. The artist used screenprinting, which often looks rough and layered. Check out Richard Hamilton—he played with everyday scenes and pop culture in his work.