Untitled
1933
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1933
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two tall, narrow shapes that look like broken columns. One has a carved pattern, and the other is smooth but cracked. Behind them, a large, rounded object sits on a low wall—it’s blurry but looks like a reclining figure. The background is a faint, sketchy street with trees and buildings, all in muted browns, blues, and grays. The artist used quick, loose lines and watery colors, almost like a sketch. The cracked column and the blurry figure give it a strange, dreamlike feel. If you like this style, check out more by Pablo Picasso.