Untitled

Untitled

Emil Nolde

1930

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two bright red flowers with white stripes standing out against a dark background. Below them, clusters of purple and pink blooms mix with splashes of blue and yellow. The brushstrokes are loose and colorful, with some areas blending smoothly while others look rough and textured. The flowers take up most of the space, almost like they’re glowing. The dark background makes them pop even more, as if they’re the only things growing in a shadowy spot. If you like this style, check out watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.

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