Untitled
1990
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1990
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows four dolls lined up against a pale background. On the left is a small doll in a dark coat, next to a baby doll in a light dress holding another tiny doll. In the middle sits a bald baby head with a serious face. To the right is a doll with a red hat, a painted smile, and bare limbs. The dolls look simple but are painted with soft, smudged colors—almost like they’re fading. The artist used watercolor and gouache to create this dreamy, slightly blurry effect. If you like this style, check out Ellen Phelan for more of her work.
