Untitled
1910
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1910
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two people in a loose, sketchy style. One stands with their back to us, wearing a hat and boots, while the other kneels beside them, reaching up. The colors are flat and bright—pinks, blues, and greens—with thick outlines. A red stool sits nearby, and the background is a simple, light brown. The brushwork is quick and rough, like scribbles. This style was common in early 1900s art when painters experimented with bold shapes. Try looking up gouache to see how this soft, matte paint works.
