Untitled

Untitled

Richard Hamilton

1972

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two figures from behind, their hands covering their faces. The colors are mostly dark—blacks, grays, and a single greenish sleeve. Light spills in from the top left, making the scene feel dim and shadowy. The artist used a mix of printed ink and scraped textures to create the image. The hands look rough, almost like they’re made of paper or chalk. Look up Richard Hamilton to see how he blended everyday life with art.

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