Untitled
1977
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1977
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1977 watercolor by Per Kirkeby, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a loose, watery sketch. You see big patches of blue, green, and brown blending into each other. The edges are fuzzy, and the colors run together like ink in water. There’s a hint of a shape in the dark brown area—maybe a tree or a person—but it’s not clear. The paper is thin and light, almost see-through in spots. The artist used quick, messy strokes, letting the paint spread naturally. It feels more like a draft than a finished work. Look up watercolor next to see how artists use this slippery, unpredictable medium.
Per Kirkeby was a Danish painter, poet, film maker and sculptor. His works have been exhibited worldwide and are represented in many important public collections, including the Tate, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum…
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