Untitled

Untitled

Rene Portocarrero

1945

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a wild mix of bright colors and strange shapes. Bold outlines in red, yellow, and blue fill the dark background, creating figures that look both human and dreamlike. Flowers, feathers, and swirling lines cover everything—like a jungle of patterns. The colors pop against the deep blue, making the scene feel alive and chaotic. The artist used gouache, a water-based paint that lets colors blend but keeps edges sharp. The way the shapes overlap and twist gives it a busy, almost magical feel. If you like this style, check out gouache to see how other artists use it.

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