Untitled
1928
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1928
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two people in what looks like an artist’s studio. One person, wearing a cap and glasses, is holding a large canvas with a half-finished painting of a woman on it. The other person, in a striped shirt, is pointing at the painting while holding a small tool. The room has a table with paint tubes and brushes scattered around. The half-done portrait on the canvas is blurry and messy, with thick, uneven brushstrokes. The artist’s studio feels cramped and busy, with tools and supplies everywhere. Look up impasto next to see how thick paint like this is used.
