Untitled
1943
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1943
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image is a wild mix of shapes and lines on a dark background. You see swirling figures with sharp angles, some with starburst rays shooting out. There are faces, hands, and abstract forms tangled together, all in white and pale colors against a deep black or dark blue. The artist used a smooth, almost sketchy style—like drawing with a light pencil but with more energy. The lines feel both precise and a little messy, as if the figures are moving fast. Want to see how this artist worked? Check out gouache.