Untitled

Untitled

Rufino Tamayo

1959

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in a room. She’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a light dress, and dark stockings. Her arms are crossed, and she’s holding something small in her hands. The background is simple: a blue wall, a pinkish corner, and a dark chair behind her. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, almost like a quick drawing. The woman’s face is flat and simplified, with no real detail—just shapes and lines. The colors are bold but not realistic, giving it a strange, almost cartoon-like feel. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it’s made.

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