Untitled
1921
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1921
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a bright, messy garden scene. You can see trees with thick, tangled branches, a bridge over a pond, and bushes in bold colors. The brushstrokes are big and rough, with swirls of red, yellow, green, and blue. The artist used thick paint to create texture—you can almost feel the strokes. This style makes the scene feel alive and full of energy. Look up impasto next to see how this technique works.