Untitled

Untitled

Romare Bearden

1980

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print is packed with bold shapes and bright colors. You see faces, instruments, and hands all jumbled together in blocks of pink, blue, and black. Some figures wear suits, others hold saxophones or drums, and the whole scene feels busy and alive. The artist used cut-out shapes and layered them like a puzzle. It’s not realistic—just flat colors and strong lines that still tell a story. Check out Romare Bearden to learn more about his work.

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