Untitled
1914
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1914
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a close-up of a person lying down, their head turned slightly toward us. The face is simple, with big eyes and a surprised look. The body is wrapped in loose, flowing fabric—mostly light colors with quick blue strokes around the edges. The brushwork is loose and sketchy, almost like a quick sketch. The colors are soft but bright in spots, especially the blue. Check out how the artist used watercolor, glazing for this effect.