Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Roy DeCarava, ink, 1950
Untitled, by Roy DeCarava, ink, 1950

Untitled is an ink print by Roy DeCarava. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1950 screenprint by Roy DeCarava, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print focuses on a woman of dark skin tone and brown hair, her contemplative face the central element. Her downward-cast eyes and hand raised to her cheek convey introspection.

Technique & Style

DeCarava employed bold lines and simple geometric shapes to achieve a sense of understated elegance against a muted, two-tone yellow-beige background, framed by a darker beige border.

History & Provenance

Created in 1950, the work is currently housed at The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Roy DeCarava

Roy DeCarava (1919–2009) was an American artist.

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