Untitled
1953
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1953
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1953 gouache by John Graham, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a horse mid-stride, drawn in loose, flowing lines. The background is packed with quick, faint marks—mountains, a bird, a sun, and a crescent moon. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the horse’s mane and tail look like they’re moving with the motion. The artist mixed ink, pencil, and colored pencil to keep things rough and sketchy. The horse stands out clearly, while the rest fades into light, almost erased shapes. Next, check out gouache to see how this matte paint works in sketches like this.
