Untitled
1914
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1914
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows sharp, angular shapes in black, white, and brown. The forms look like broken-up furniture—chairs, tables, and maybe a piano—jammed together. Some parts overlap, while others tilt at odd angles. The colors are mostly muted, with a few warm browns standing out. The artist used pencil and pastel on a photo-like surface, making the lines feel both rough and precise. It’s like the objects are in motion, but frozen in place. Look up pastel to see how artists use soft, chalky sticks to create bold colors.