1921
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1921 watercolor by Georges Rouault, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a scrap of old paper with messy, looping handwriting in black and gold ink. The letters are uneven, some bold and others faded, as if scribbled in a hurry. The background is a mix of browns and yellows, with rough edges and a few small, odd shapes—like eyes or swirls—painted in bright red and blue at the bottom. The writing seems to tell a story, but it’s hard to read. The colors feel raw, almost like the paint was slapped on. The edges of the paper look torn, and the gold ink glows against the dirty background. If you like this style, check out watercolor, glazing.
Georges-Henri Rouault was a French painter, draughtsman, and printmaker, whose work is often associated with Fauvism and Expressionism.
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