Untitled
1946
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1946
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks messy on purpose—lots of rough, uneven shapes in reds, blues, and browns. Some areas are thick with color, while others are almost scraped clean, showing the paper underneath. There’s a big swirl of red and black in the center, and jagged lines cut across the whole thing like cracks or scribbles. The paint looks like it was slapped on, then scratched or rubbed in spots, giving it a raw, unfinished feel. The colors clash but also mix together in weird ways. If you like this wild, textured style, check out gouache to see how it’s made.