Untitled
1917
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1917
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This watercolor painting features a portrait of a man with a prominent nose and chin, rendered in earthy tones of brown and beige. His eyes are cast downward, and he wears a dark jacket over a lighter-colored shirt. The background is a warm, muted brown. A notable aspect of the painting is the loose, expressive brushwork and the use of crayon, which adds texture and depth to the image. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's use of watercolor, explore the technique of glazing.