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Untitled, by Elie Nadelman, watercolor, 1914

Untitled

Elie Nadelman

1914

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1914 watercolor by Elie Nadelman, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Elie Nadelman
When & what style?
1914
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a tall, skinny figure with long arms and legs walking beside a leafless tree. The person’s body looks almost see-through, with just faint lines marking clothes and limbs. The background is a light, cloudy wash—like a pale sky or fog. The figure’s head is small and simple, with no face. The tree’s bare branches stretch out behind them, making the whole scene feel quiet and empty. If you like this style, look up Elie Nadelman for more of his work.

About the artist

Portrait of Elie Nadelman
Artist

Elie Nadelman

Elie Nadelman (born Eliasz Nadelman; February 20, 1882 – December 28, 1946) was a Polish-American sculptor, draughtsman of the School of Paris and a collector of folk art.

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