Untitled
1946
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1946
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of shapes and colors. Big ovals in red, green, blue, and yellow float against a dark background. Some shapes have lines or dots inside them. The edges are rough, and the colors look wet, like they were slapped on fast. The artist used gouache—a thick, opaque paint—to make bold, uneven strokes. The colors clash but also feel balanced, like a puzzle no one solved. If you like this style, check out gouache next—it’s a fun, messy medium.