Untitled
1936
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1936
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows two men in old-fashioned clothes. One wears a tall black hat, a striped shirt, and a long coat. The other, in the background, has a bright red face and fancy striped pants. Both figures are drawn loosely with watercolor and pencil. The artist labeled parts of their outfits in messy handwriting. The clothes look like they’re from the 1700s or early 1800s, with details like ruffles and pocket watches. The colors are simple—mostly gray, yellow, and brown—but the lines are quick and playful. Next, look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up colors like this.
