Untitled
1916
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1916
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is made of bright, flat shapes. Blocks of blue, orange, yellow, and black sit next to each other. Some shapes overlap. The edges are thick and dark. The paper shows through in spots. The colors feel bold but not messy. The artist used pastel and pencil on paper. It looks like they drew fast, without worrying about realism. Try looking up pastel to see how artists use soft chalky sticks to make color.