Untitled
1924
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1924
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1924 gouache by Fernand Léger, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a woman standing with her arms out, like she’s balancing. Her face is simple but calm, with big eyes and a small smile. The clothes are made of bold blocks—black, yellow, and red—with sharp edges. Her skirt has a red circle and a yellow patch, and her sleeves are striped black and white. The artist used flat colors and clean lines, almost like a puzzle. The way the shapes fit together looks modern for its time. Next, look up gouache to see how this paint works.
