Untitled
1941
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1941
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1941 gouache by Paul Cadmus, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two dancers in mid-air, arms stretched wide. One dancer faces forward, the other leans back, both in black silhouettes. The background is soft pink and blue swirls, like a dreamy sky. The words "AMERICAN BALLET" are painted in big white letters at the top. The dancers’ flowing lines make them look weightless, almost like they’re floating. The colors are simple but bold—just pink, blue, and black. Next, check out gouache to see how this paint works.
