Untitled
1919
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1919
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a collage of bold shapes. A brown background holds blocks of blue, yellow, and black, arranged like a rough sketch of a building or figure. Text at the top and bottom reads "DELFTSCHE" and "PLANTENNET," with letters cut into jagged edges. The colors stand out sharply against the plain paper. The artist used simple shapes to create a modern, almost abstract look. The bold letters and geometric forms suggest a break from traditional art styles. Next, check out gouache to see how this soft, opaque paint works.