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Untitled

Georges Méliès

1935

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1935 watercolor by Georges Méliès, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Georges Méliès
When & what style?: 1935
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a small outdoor theater with a curved stage framed by three blue metal arches. The stage has a wooden floor and a gold railing with blue panels. Colorful flags and garlands hang above the arches, and trees fill the background. The artist signed it in 1935, long after he became famous for something else. This sketch feels like a quiet, detailed plan rather than a grand scene. Check out Georges Méliès to see how his early drawings connect to his later magic tricks.