Untitled
1920
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1920
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1920 gouache by Arthur Bowen Davies, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a single figure standing sideways, arms raised slightly as if reaching or balancing. The skin is smooth but lightly sketched, and the background is a flat, muted gray-blue. The paper looks worn, with edges that seem torn or aged. The artist used crayon and a watery paint called gouache, which gives the colors a soft, slightly fuzzy look. The figure’s pose feels quick and sketchy, like a moment caught in motion. Next, check out gouache to see how this technique works.
