Untitled
1934
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1934
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1934 gouache by Jan Matulka, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows three tall, blocky figures standing in front of a brick wall. The figures have oversized heads and simple, flat shapes for bodies. Two of them wear striped pants and hold clocks with big numbers—one says 19, the other 23. The third figure has a ladder-like body and a small animal perched on a stool. The background is a pale sky with a green star and a green sign. The figures look like they’re made of simple shapes, almost like building blocks. The clocks might be a clue about time or routine. If you like this style, check out gouache to see how artists use it.
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