Untitled

Untitled

Charles Demuth

1926

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a simple still life of fresh produce. A dark eggplant sits front and center, surrounded by bright red tomatoes and green pears. Behind them, a blue-and-white plate peeks out, and a white cloth drapes loosely over the scene. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to suggest shapes rather than detail. The colors pop against the plain background, making the food look almost real. If you like this style, look up watercolor, glazing next.

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