Untitled
1940
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1940
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two older people sitting on green park benches. The man leans on wooden crutches, wearing a dark coat and hat. The woman sits beside him in a long dress, her hands folded. Behind them, a red-and-blue zigzag pattern stands out against a dark sky. The bold colors and simple shapes make the scene feel sharp and real. The artist used thick paint to create strong lines and flat colors, almost like a graphic design. Next, look up gouache to see how this paint works differently from oils or watercolors.