Untitled
1966
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1966
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a simple scene with a bright rainbow arching over a dark, flat shape at the bottom. The colors fade smoothly from red at the top to blue near the waterline. Black lines outline the rainbow’s layers and the ground below. The artist used crayon, ink, and pencil on see-through paper, giving it a soft, sketchy look. It feels like a quick study, almost like a doodle but carefully planned. Look up Richard Hamilton to see how he mixed everyday images with bold colors.