Untitled
1970
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1970
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a row of rounded, cloud-like shapes with wispy lines inside. The lines are mostly red-brown, drawn in quick, uneven strokes. The background is a pale, almost blank paper that makes the shapes stand out. The artist used watercolor and charcoal to keep things simple—just shapes and lines. The loose, sketchy style feels more like a quick idea than a finished drawing. Check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how layers of paint create soft effects.