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Untitled, by Abraham Walkowitz, watercolor, 1932

Untitled

Abraham Walkowitz

1932

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1932 watercolor by Abraham Walkowitz, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Abraham Walkowitz
When & what style?
1932
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a loose pink dress, standing sideways with her arms raised. Her left hand holds something small, while her right hand cups her stomach. The background is a plain, muted gray with a few faint, sketchy marks. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest movement and texture, especially in the dress and hair. The colors are simple but bold—pink against gray. Try looking up watercolor to see how artists use this medium differently.

About the artist

Portrait of Abraham Walkowitz
Artist

Abraham Walkowitz

Abraham Walkowitz (March 28, 1878 – January 27, 1965) was a Russian–American painter who was among the first generation of American modernists.

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