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Untitled, by Roy DeCarava, ink, 1947

Untitled

Roy DeCarava

1947

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1947 ink by Roy DeCarava, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Roy DeCarava
When & what style?
1947
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a side view of a person’s face and shoulders. The background is a flat, dark green. The face is mostly pink with a dark blue shadow over the hair and cheek. A red collar peeks out from under a dark jacket. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to focus on light and shadow. The face looks calm but a little mysterious. Next, check out Roy DeCarava for more of his striking portraits.

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