Untitled

Untitled

André Masson

1945

pastel

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a wild mix of swirling lines and bright colors on black paper. You see tangled shapes in white, yellow, and red, with splashes of blue and green scattered around. The background is dark, but the colors pop against it, making everything look busy and energetic. The artist used pastel sticks to draw directly on black paper, which makes the colors stand out even more. The lines don’t form anything you can name—just movement and energy. If you like this style, check out pastel to see how artists use soft, colorful chalk.

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