Untitled

Untitled

Walter De Maria

1974

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a simple face with two big black eyes and a smooth, rounded head. Under the chin, the word "AFRICA" is written in small, uneven letters. The artist’s name, "de maria," is scribbled faintly near the top. The face looks almost like a child’s sketch, but the word "AFRICA" makes it feel like a quiet protest. The artist, Walter De Maria, often used basic shapes and bold statements in his work. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.

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