Untitled
1918
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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William Zorach
William Zorach (February 28, 1889 – November 15, 1966) was an American sculptor, painter, printmaker, and writer.
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1918 by William Zorach, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a tall, thin figure standing sideways with one arm bent at the elbow. The body is made of bold, flat shapes—black, red, and white—with sharp edges. The face is hidden by a dark hat pulled low, and the background is a mix of dark blues and rough, textured lines. The figure’s pose feels stiff and angular, almost like a cut-out. The artist used a stencil, which means parts of the image were likely traced or blocked out. This makes the colors stand out in hard, clean blocks. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next—it’s a technique using strong light and shadow.
William Zorach (February 28, 1889 – November 15, 1966) was an American sculptor, painter, printmaker, and writer.
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