Untitled
1927
paint
From the collection of International Institute of Social History
1927
paint
From the collection of International Institute of Social History
This painting shows a man in a bright red shirt and dark pants, standing on a patchy green ground. He’s holding a long stick and looks like he’s walking or fighting. Behind him, a big pink bird with outstretched wings flies toward him, while a dark, cloudy shape looms on the right side. The colors are bold—reds, blues, and greens—and the edges of the shapes feel a little rough. The man’s face is serious, almost angry, and the bird seems to be coming straight at him. The background looks stormy, with swirling colors that don’t quite match the rest of the scene. If you like this style, check out impasto next.
