Untitled
1940
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1940
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1940 gouache by Alvin Colt, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a woman in a bright, striped dress and a tall hat with a red apple on top. She’s mid-dance, arms outstretched, with one foot lifted off the ground. The background has faint clouds and a stage-like floor, while handwritten notes label her costume details and measurements. The notes mention two young girls in the sketch set, suggesting this was for a stage production. The artist wrote size specs like "23" and "22½" next to names, likely for fitting costumes. Check out gouache to see how this soft, watery paint creates bold colors.
