Untitled

Untitled

Per Kirkeby

1978

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a simple, blocky house with a slanted roof. The colors are flat and bold—red walls, purple shadows, and a yellow sky. A dark shape sits in front, like a shadow or a small building. The artist used watercolor on thin paper, letting the colors blend softly. The lines are rough but clean, with no small details. Next, check out watercolor glazing to see how layers of paint create depth.

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