Untitled

Untitled

Jacques Villon

1909

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a green-and-white patterned shirt. His face is mostly pink and brown, with a bit of yellow light hitting his cheek. The background is blurry, with dark and light brushstrokes that don’t form clear shapes. The brushwork is thick and uneven, almost like the paint was slapped on quickly. The colors pop against each other, especially the green shirt and the warm tones of his face. If you like this loose, expressive style, check out impasto.

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