Untitled
1938
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1938
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1938 gouache by Pavel Tchelitchew, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a tall, shadowy figure in a long purple robe. The colors are mostly dark purple, pink, and black, with rough, uneven brushstrokes. The figure’s face is faint, and they’re holding something small in their right hand. Behind them, a dark shape looks like a tree or a person, but it’s blurry. The painting feels unfinished, almost like a sketch. The colors are bold but messy, giving it an eerie, dreamlike mood. If you like this style, look up gouache next.
