1916
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1916 watercolor by Charles Demuth, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a lively crowd in what looks like a theater or café. Two women in the front sit at a table, one in a red dress with a pale hat, the other in a dark dress with a white collar. Around them, people stand, talk, and gesture—some in bright red coats, others in dark suits. On the right side, a stage area has blurred figures, maybe dancers or actors. The painting feels rushed, with quick lines and smudged colors. The artist didn’t smooth out every detail—it’s more like a snapshot than a polished scene. Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how artists build depth with layers.
Charles Henry Buckius Demuth (November 8, 1883 – October 23, 1935) was an American painter who specialized in watercolors and turned to oils late in his career, developing a style of painting known as Precisionism.
See the richer artist page
