Untitled
1936
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1936
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is all sharp angles and bold colors. Big blocks of red, black, and white sit unevenly on a gray background. Some shapes look like windows or doors, but they’re just flat colors. Lines crisscross everywhere, making the whole thing feel busy yet balanced. The artist used a mix of pencil, ink, and a thick paint called gouache. The colors are flat—no shadows or light tricks. It’s more about shapes than anything real. Check out gouache next to see how this paint works.