Untitled
1927
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1927
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a man nailed to a cross, but the scene feels strange and dreamlike. A giant green cat sits below him, staring straight ahead. Around them, small figures with blank faces and bright colors watch from the shadows, while a red wagon and odd shapes clutter the ground. The man’s face isn’t sad—it’s calm, almost like he’s part of this odd world. The colors are bold and flat, with no deep shadows or realistic light. This style comes from Heinrich Campendonk, the artist who painted it.