Untitled
1948
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1948
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1948 watercolor by Lee Mullican, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a face split into two halves. One side is smooth with soft yellow and peach shapes, while the other side is tangled with sharp black lines and scribbles. The eyes are simple circles, but the mouth and nose twist into jagged, almost chaotic forms. The contrast between the calm side and the messy side feels deliberate—like two different ideas fighting for space. The artist signed it in the corner, but no other details are hidden here. Next, check out Lee Mullican to see how he played with shapes and colors in other works.
