Untitled

Untitled

Malcolm Bailey

1970

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a line of odd, skinny animals and a woman standing sideways. The animals look like a horse, a cow, a dog, and a mouse—but their bodies are stretched and slightly off. The woman on the left holds a cigarette, and everything is drawn in light, watery colors with soft edges. The artist played with shapes, making the animals look almost like they’re melting or changing. The whole scene feels quiet and strange, like a dream. Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up colors like this.

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