Untitled

Untitled

Sarai Sherman

1959

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a person wearing a white hat and a dark coat covered in white spots. Their face is blurred, and they’re holding an open book in their lap. The background is a deep blue, and the brushstrokes are thick and rough, almost like the paint was scraped on. The spots on the coat look like they might be snow or some kind of texture—maybe even a way to show wear or texture. The colors are simple but bold, with the blue background making the figure stand out. If you like this style, check out the artist Sarai Sherman.

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