The artwork “Untitled,” created by Kerry James Marshall in 2012, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls within the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts a reclining figure on what appears to be a bed covered with a textured, fur-like blanket. The figure holds a flag featuring red, black, and green stripes, echoing the colors associated with Pan-Africanism. The background is a muted, dark setting, with the figure’s deeply shadowed form blending into the somber ambiance. The composition balances the tactile appearance of the bedding with the stark, flat elements of the figure and the surrounding room, creating a striking and contemplative presence within the frame.
