Untitled
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows bare tree branches covered in small red buds against a soft, pale background. The brushstrokes are loose and light, with warm yellows and blues bleeding into each other. Some branches lean forward while others stretch upward, creating a sense of movement. The artist used watercolor and graphite to keep the colors simple and the lines delicate. The way the paint blends gives the whole scene a gentle, almost glowing look. Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up light and color this way.