Untitled

Untitled

Franz West

1984

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like it’s made from old, torn pieces of paper stuck together. On the left, there’s a small, fuzzy animal—maybe a squirrel or rabbit—sitting upright. To the right, a shiny, smooth helmet sits alone. The middle is mostly gray with some faint lines and a thin strip of gold running across. The artist used a soft, watery paint called gouache, which lets the paper show through. The torn edges and mixed textures make it feel rough and uneven. Next, check out gouache to see how this paint works.

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