Untitled
1939
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1939
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1939 gouache by Paul Cadmus, depicting clothed male, naked female, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a figure in a ballet pose. It's drawn with ink, pencil, and colored ink. The details are simple, but the pose is very specific, which makes it interesting - it's part of a series about ballet positions. The artist likely drew from real dancers. This kind of drawing was probably used to teach people about ballet. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Paul Cadmus.
