Untitled

Untitled

Robert Overby

1974

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a small, blurry photo of a person’s face taped inside a clear plastic frame. The frame is stuck to a plain white wall with tape on the sides. The colors are muted—mostly browns, grays, and a bit of pink on the face. The artist used a mix of paint, pencil, and other materials, giving it a rough, layered look. The photo inside is faded, almost like it’s been there a long time. If you like this style, check out gouache to see how artists use it.

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