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Untitled, by Roger Brown, ink, 1991

Untitled

Roger Brown

1991

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1991 ink by Roger Brown, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Roger Brown
When & what style?
1991
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This is a bright, bold portrait of a man in a cowboy hat and suit jacket. His face is clean-shaven, and he’s wearing a tie with a yellow flower pin. The background shows a dark sky with faint clouds, and there’s a yellow banner above his head with the name "HANK WILLIAMS" in black letters. Notice the small yellow circle in the corner that says "HONKY TONK MAN"—it’s like a label for the character. The colors pop, and the lines are sharp, almost like a cartoon but still realistic. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.

About the artist

Artist

Roger Brown

Roger Brown (December 10, 1941 – November 22, 1997) was an American artist and painter.

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