Abstract Composition
1937
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1937
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting looks like a mix of shapes and colors. There’s a big white form in the middle, with dark blue and orange blocks around it. The brushstrokes are loose and uneven, like the paint was slapped on. Some areas are thick, others thin, and the colors don’t blend smoothly. The artist used watercolor, which usually looks lighter but here feels bold. The way the shapes clash makes it feel busy but also kind of quiet. Want to see more work like this? Check out Piper, John.
