Untitled
1942
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1942
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1942 watercolor by Robert Mothé, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a simple shape—an oval with a yellow top and a brownish middle. Inside, there are black lines and dots, plus a few green and yellow circles. The colors are soft, and the whole thing feels loose, like it was done quickly. The black lines might be a sailboat, but it’s hard to tell. The artist used watercolor, letting the paint blend in a way that looks almost like a stain. Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up colors like this.
