Untitled
1950
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1950
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a busy mix of shapes and colors. There are big blue circles with lines inside them, like wheels or bubbles. Bright yellow and pink patches pop against a light background. Scribbles and dots fill the space, some overlapping, others floating loose. The edges of the paper show through in places, making it feel raw. The artist used watercolor, which lets colors blend but also shows brushstrokes clearly. The paint looks wet in spots, almost like it was done quickly. Check out how watercolor lets light shine through the paper.