Untitled

Untitled

Pierre Bonnard

1917

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a bright, wavy scene of a small town by water. Buildings with red roofs sit on a hill, while boats float on a river below. The colors are loose and blended—pinks, greens, and blues smear together like a quick sketch. The brushstrokes are messy but full of life, almost like the artist painted it fast. The water looks almost glowing, with patches of light reflecting off the surface. Check out how artists use watercolor, glazing to create depth with layers.

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