2003
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2003 watercolor by Marlene Dumas, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a reclining figure with a pale, almost ghostly skin tone. The body is slightly curled, one arm bent under the head, the other stretched out. The face is turned away, and the colors are mostly soft grays and whites, with just a hint of red near the hand. The loose, sketchy lines make the body look more like a quick study than a polished portrait. The artist used thin, watery layers of paint to create the effect. If you like this style, check out more works by Marlene Dumas.
Marlene Dumas (born 3 August 1953) is a South African artist and painter based in the Netherlands. Dumas currently lives and works in the Netherlands and is one of the country's most prolific artists.
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