Untitled

Untitled

Bill Traylor

1940

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a single black horse standing still on a light gray background. The horse’s shape is simple but strong—thick legs, a short tail, and a small white dot for an eye. The lines are rough, like they were drawn quickly with a brush or finger. The horse’s dark color stands out against the faded, almost dirty-looking background. This style feels different from polished animal paintings—it’s more like a sketch or a quick memory. Next, check out gouache to see how this paint works.

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