Swing Boats
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This picture shows two curved lines that look like ropes or ribbons, twisting together. Behind them is a swirl of blue shapes that could be water or waves, with sharp white and gray stripes cutting across the top. The colors are mostly blue, white, and a faded red-brown in the lines. The artist signed it in the corner, but the style feels loose and experimental. The lines and shapes don’t match anything real—it’s more about movement and color than a clear scene. If you like this kind of abstract art, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.