Untitled
1922
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1922
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a tall, lopsided figure made of sharp angles and bold colors. The body is split into flat sections—black, orange, and brown stripes on the torso, a green glove-like hand holding a red-and-white striped pole. The head is a mix of yellow and gray shapes with a tiny running figure inside it. The legs are uneven, one ending in a yellow pipe, the other in a checkered box. The sketchy notes around the edges look like the artist was testing ideas, maybe for a bigger project. The mix of watercolor, ink, and even metallic paint gives it a rough, layered feel. If you like this style, check out George Grosz.