Untitled
1933
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1933
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two people sitting on a sandy beach at sunset. The person on the left is wearing a loose blue shirt and pants, leaning back with one arm stretched out. The person on the right is smaller, dressed in a yellow top and blue pants, lying down with their head resting on the other person’s arm. The ocean stretches out behind them, with dark hills in the distance and a pale sky above. Notice how the artist used soft, blended colors to make the scene feel calm and quiet. The light is gentle, almost like a glow over everything. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.