Untitled
1944
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1944
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a squat figure with a big red circle for a head. The body is made of bold blocks of blue, green, and orange, while the arms end in a dark shape holding a brush. The colors are bright but rough, like scribbles. The background is mostly blank, letting the shapes pop. The brush in the figure’s hand hints it might be a self-portrait of an artist at work. The loose, sketchy lines feel quick and raw, almost like a doodle. Next, check out lithography to see how prints like this are made.