Untitled
1904
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1904
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a quick, loose sketch of a city street. Tall buildings line both sides, their colors bright but messy—yellows, blues, and reds mixed together. The sky is light with faint brushstrokes, and the ground looks wet, like rain just stopped. A few small shapes hint at people or objects, but everything feels rough and unfinished. The artist used watercolor and charcoal to make it look like a fast, spontaneous sketch. The colors blend in some spots but stay uneven in others, giving it a lively, sketchy feel. If you like this style, look up Paul Signac for more of his work.
