Untitled
1938
gouache
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1938
gouache
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1938 gouache by Lily Cushing, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a quiet city street with parked cars lined up neatly on both sides. The buildings are simple, with some painted in bright colors like red and yellow, while others are plain white or gray. A few trees without leaves stand along the sidewalk, and the sky above is a soft blue. The artist used a fast, loose style—almost like quick sketches—with flat colors and little shading. It feels like a snapshot of a moment, not a polished scene. Want to learn more? Check out the technique: gouache.
Lily Dulany Emmet Cushing (1909–1969) was an American artist. Her work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Her personal papers are held by the…
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