Untitled

Untitled

Dirk Bell

2002

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a person riding a horse, but the lines are loose and wobbly. The horse’s head is turned sideways, almost like it’s mid-rear. The rider’s arms are raised, gripping the horse’s mane, and the whole scene feels rough and quick, like it was drawn fast. The background is just smudges of gray and brown, no details. The artist used watercolor and ink to make it look spontaneous, like a quick sketch. The colors are mostly gray and black, with some faint pinks and blues peeking through. If you like this style, check out more by Dirk Bell.

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