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Untitled, by Tameca Cole, charcoal, 2016

Untitled

Tameca Cole

2016

charcoal

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2016 charcoal by Tameca Cole, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Tameca Cole
When & what style?
2016
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman's face, partially obscured by a veil. Her eyes and nose are visible, but her mouth is covered. The veil is gray, and the background is also gray, with some darker shading around the edges. The woman's face is rendered in a realistic style, with subtle shading and texture. The veil, on the other hand, is more abstract, with loose, expressive brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of mystery and intrigue, as if the woman is hiding something behind her veil. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of charcoal and graphite, you might want to look into the technique of scumbling.

About the artist

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