Untitled
1944
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1944
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a big, glowing sun at the top with a faint face inside it. Below, a tall, skinny tree with lots of wavy, feather-like branches stretches down. The background is a soft, light color, and the tree’s branches curve outward like arms. The sun’s face looks almost like a person’s, but it’s blurry. The tree’s branches are drawn with quick, loose lines, making them look almost alive. If you like this style, check out watercolor, glazing for more on how artists build light this way.