Untitled
1931
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1931
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1931 gouache by Alexandre Benois, held at Museum of Modern Art.
The painting depicts a woman wearing a long, blue dress with a plunging neckline and a matching headdress. She holds a flowing piece of fabric in each hand, with her arms outstretched to the sides. The woman's face is pale, and her dark hair is visible beneath the headdress. The dress is adorned with white dots along the edges, and the headdress features a similar pattern. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the woman's blue attire. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist's use of gouache, explore the technique of gouache.
