Untitled

Untitled

Emil Nolde

1933

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two faces close together, almost touching. The colors are bright but messy—yellows, blues, and reds blend unevenly. One face is mostly yellow with a red mouth, while the other is darker, with sharp black lines for features. The background is a mix of blue and splattered paint, like it was done quickly. The loose, rough brushstrokes make the faces look alive but not quite real. The artist used watercolor, which lets colors bleed into each other. If you like this style, check out more by Emil Nolde.

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