Untitled

Untitled

Henri Laurens

1917

tempera

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a mix of shapes. There’s a big white square in the middle, with black lines forming a chair and a person sitting. The background is a light brown oval. Some parts are drawn, others are cut paper glued on. The artist used different textures—smooth paper, rough edges, and pencil lines. It feels like a puzzle made of flat pieces. Want to see more? Check out tempera to learn how this paint works.

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