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Untitled, by C. Whitney Bender, gouache, 1946

Untitled

C. Whitney Bender

1946

gouache

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1946 gouache by C. Whitney Bender, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
C. Whitney Bender
When & what style?
1946
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two men and a dog in a seaside scene. The men are barefoot, standing in shallow water among yellow grasses. One man is bent over, possibly picking something up. The other man is standing, looking down. A small white dog is jumping through the grass. In the background, there are two boats and a dock. The sky is dark and cloudy. The scene feels peaceful, with the men and dog engaged in quiet activities. The use of gouache on paper-surfaced cardboard gives the painting a unique texture. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the grasses and the water. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up C. Whitney Bender.

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