Untitled

Untitled

Roy DeCarava

1946

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The image features a screenprint of a cartoon figure standing in front of a blue vertical stripe, set against a dark background. The figure, rendered in a simple style, is dressed in a white dress and shoes, with a short haircut. The blue stripe dominates the center of the image, while the surrounding area is shrouded in darkness. A notable detail is the presence of handwritten notes at the bottom of the image, which appear to be annotations or signatures. These markings add a layer of context to the artwork, although their exact meaning is unclear. This piece is reminiscent of the work of artist Roy DeCarava.

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