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Untitled, by Titus Kaphar, chalk, 2014

Untitled

Titus Kaphar

2014

chalk

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2014 chalk by Titus Kaphar, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Titus Kaphar
When & what style?
2014
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This portrait features a man with dark skin and short, curly hair. His eyes are cast downward, and his mouth is slightly open. The image is rendered in white chalk on a black background, with bold lines and shading that give the subject a sense of depth and dimension. The artist's use of chalk on asphalt paper creates a unique texture that adds to the overall impact of the piece. The subject's gaze is introspective, drawing the viewer in and inviting them to contemplate their own thoughts and emotions. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to check out the works of Titus Kaphar.

About the artist

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Artist

Titus Kaphar

Titus Kaphar is an American contemporary painter and filmmaker whose work reconfigures and regenerates art history to include African-American subjects.

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