Untitled
1911
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1911
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a floating figure with a strange, almost ghostly look. The body is stretched out, arms raised, and the face is blurred with swirling lines and dots. The colors are soft—pinks, blues, and yellows—with loose, sketchy marks that don’t quite form solid shapes. The figure’s legs and arms seem weightless, like they’re barely touching the pale background. The artist used watercolor, letting the paint blend in a dreamy way. If you like this style, check out Marc Chagall for more of his floating figures.