Untitled

Untitled

Jean Dubuffet

2

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows four ghostly figures huddled together. Their faces are blurry, almost like smudged masks, with big hollow eyes and faint outlines. The colors are washed out—pale blues, grays, and soft pinks—with dark shadows around them. Their bodies look stretched and slightly see-through, like they’re fading in and out. The figures’ hands are huge, almost cartoonish, with long fingers reaching out. The background is dark and messy, making the shapes stand out even more. It feels like they’re all connected, but nothing is quite clear. If you like this style, check out Jean Dubuffet.

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