Untitled

Untitled

Francis Picabia

1922

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a strange, mechanical setup. There’s a red shape that looks like a pump or a valve, connected to a green wheel with black spokes. A black square sits below, linked to a long, skinny rod that ends in a teardrop. Lines crisscross the whole thing, making it feel like parts are floating or twisting. The title written at the top, *"Pompe à Combustible"*, hints it might be about fuel pumps—though it’s not realistic. The colors are flat and bold, with no shading to make things look 3D. If you like this weird mix of shapes, check out gouache to see how artists use it.

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