Untitled
1985
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1985
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1985 gouache by Anish Kapoor, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a single, swirling white shape on a warm brown background. The lines are loose and uneven, like something drawn fast or scraped into the paper. The white area glows faintly, as if lit from inside, while the edges fade into the duller brown. The artist used gouache—a thick, matte paint that can be layered or scrubbed away. The effect feels both rough and deliberate, like a sketch that’s been worked over. Want to see more like this? Check out gouache techniques.
