Untitled

Untitled

Chaïm Soutine

1929

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a person in a dark coat with their arms crossed. The background is a deep blue, almost black, while the coat and hands stand out with rough, thick brushstrokes. The face looks serious, with a pale, almost ghostly color. The paint is applied in heavy, textured layers, making the colors look uneven and raw. This style makes the figure feel urgent and alive, even though the face is simple. Next, check out *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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