Untitled
1954
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1954
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of bold colors—lots of red, black, blue, and green—splashed and smeared across the page. The shapes don’t look like anything real; they’re messy, uneven blobs that overlap and bump into each other. Some areas are thick with paint, while others fade into pale, watery streaks. The artist didn’t try to hide the brushstrokes or the paper underneath. Instead, the rough edges and uneven edges make it feel raw and energetic, like the paint was thrown on fast. If you like this style, check out more about watercolor.