Untitled
1930
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1930
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1930 gouache by Man Ray, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two tall, angular figures against a bright red background. Their shapes are made of sharp lines and flat colors—black, white, gray, and gold—like cut-out pieces rearranged. One figure leans slightly forward, while the other stands stiffly, arms out to the sides. The artist used a mix of paint and photography: the figures appear to be traced from a photo, then filled in with bold gouache colors. The result feels both rigid and slightly off-kilter. If you like this style, check out more about gouache.
