Untitled
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a bunch of flat, bright shapes stacked together. There’s a yellow circle on top, a black half-circle below it, and a mix of pink, blue, orange, and gray blocks leaning against each other. Some shapes have lines or dots inside them, and the whole thing sits on a light background. The colors feel bold but simple, almost like a child’s building blocks. The way the shapes overlap gives it a sense of depth, even though they’re all flat. If you like this, try looking up watercolor, glazing next.