Untitled

Untitled

Emil Nolde

1915

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two faces in shadow, their eyes glowing red. One wears a yellow hood, the other a dark one. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, with colors like red, yellow, and gray standing out against a dark background. The artist used a technique where paint is laid on thickly, making the texture almost jump out. This isn’t about smooth details—it’s bold and raw. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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