Untitled

Untitled

Edwin Scharff

1919

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows two horses mid-gallop, their bodies stretched long and lean. One is mostly blue, the other red and white, with black outlines that make their muscles pop. The background is just a pale, empty space, so your eyes stay on the horses’ movement. The artist used quick, bold strokes—like scribbles turned into shapes—to show speed. The colors are flat but bright, almost like a sketch with a splash of paint. If you like this style, check out watercolor glazing next.

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