Untitled
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows three naked figures in a grassy field. The tallest figure stands with one hand reaching toward a smaller child who’s kneeling. Another child lies on the ground below. The colors are bright—green grass, pinkish skin, and a yellowish sky—but the lines are rough and uneven. The figures look simple but oddly expressive, with exaggerated faces and loose brushwork. The pastel medium gives it a soft, smudged feel, like it was drawn quickly. If you like this style, check out pastel as a technique.
