Untitled
1923
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1923
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This looks like a collage of a checkerboard with black and white pieces scattered across it. The squares are red and cream, and the board is tilted as if floating. Around the edges, there are cut-out letters spelling words like "ROMO," "DAS," and "SCHACH" in bold black and red. The pieces and board are made from paper, with some shapes like boxes and circles mixed in. The artist used different textures—smooth paper, rough edges, and handwritten notes—to build this scene. Try looking up gouache to see how this paint works.