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Untitled, by Anne Goldthwaite, watercolor, 1925

Untitled

Anne Goldthwaite

1925

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1925 watercolor by Anne Goldthwaite, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Anne Goldthwaite
When & what style?
1925
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman holding a small child on her lap. She sits on a low stool, draped in a loose robe. Above them, three small angels float in the air, their wings spread wide. The colors are soft—pale blues, pinks, and grays—with faint lines defining the shapes. The artist used a mix of ink and watercolor, keeping the lines simple but expressive. The angels’ wings and the woman’s robe have a slight glow, like light passing through thin paper. Look up watercolor to see how artists use it to create soft, translucent effects.

About the artist

Portrait of Anne Goldthwaite
Artist

Anne Goldthwaite

Anne Goldthwaite was an American painter and printmaker and an advocate of women's rights and equal rights.

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