Untitled
1953
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1953
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a mix of bold blocks and wild shapes. Bright colors—reds, blues, yellows—fill the canvas in uneven patches. Black outlines zigzag across the scene, breaking up the space. Some areas look like faces or buildings, but nothing is clear. The colors clash and blend at the same time, making it feel busy yet simple. The artist used gouache, a water-based paint that lets colors soak into the paper. It’s not smooth—some strokes are thick, others fade away. The painting doesn’t follow rules, which makes it stand out. Check out gouache to see how this paint works differently from others.