Untitled
1971
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1971
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1971 watercolor by Ele D'Artagnan, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a wild, colorful scene with a mix of bright shapes and patterns. In the foreground, a woman with long braided hair and a big smile stands near a fence covered in tiny flowers. Behind her, a village with odd-shaped houses—some with blue roofs—sits under a sky full of swirling, cartoonish clouds and trees bursting with flowers and dots. The artist used thick, bold lines and lots of clashing colors, almost like a dream. The woman’s face is simple but cheerful, while the village looks like a mix of real and made-up buildings. If you like this wild, playful style, check out Ele D'Artagnan (Michele Lombardi-Toscanini) for more.
