1962
watercolor
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1962 watercolor by Pierre Alechinsky, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks messy on purpose. Big black shapes form a face and body, but they’re not quite right—eyes are hollow, the mouth is a jagged line. The colors are mostly gray, white, and dark brown, with some thin lines of lighter paint showing through. It feels rough, like the brushstrokes were slapped on fast. The paint looks wet in spots, almost like it was layered and then scratched. The artist used a mix of thick and thin paint, so some parts glow while others stay flat. Want to see how this artist worked? Check out Pierre Alechinsky.
Pierre Alechinsky (French pronunciation: ; born 19 October 1927) is a Belgian artist. He has lived and worked in France since 1951. His work is related to tachisme, abstract expressionism, and lyrical abstraction.
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