Untitled
1961
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1961
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a fast, messy sketch in ink and watercolor. Dark shapes—maybe people or animals—are tangled together in the center, with loose lines and splatters around them. The background is mostly blank paper, but there are faint streaks of color and smudges that feel like they were done in a hurry. The artist used watercolor in a way that’s thin and see-through, almost like they were experimenting. The ink lines are bold but uneven, giving it a raw, unfinished look. If you like this style, check out The Museum of Modern Art for more works like this.