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About this work

You see a close-up of a woman’s mouth, lips parted just enough to show teeth, all in bright pink and white. This is a study—like a sketch an artist makes before the final work. Wesselmann drew lips over and over, testing shapes and colors. The pencil lines underneath show where he changed his mind. It feels like you’re looking over his shoulder. If you like how simple shapes can feel bold, try looking up stippling. It’s a way to build color with tiny dots instead of smooth strokes.