Untitled
1940
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1940
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a dark, wooded scene with three people walking along a narrow path. The trees tower over them, their trunks thick and shadows deep. Two men in hats and a woman in a bright red dress move forward, while a small dog trots ahead. The ground is muddy and uneven, with scattered logs and patches of grass. The lighting is dramatic—some areas glow while others stay in shadow, giving the scene a mysterious feel. The artist used thick paint in places, making textures pop. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.