1962
gouache
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1962 gouache by Sidney Nolan, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows three ghostly figures tangled in a dark, swirling circle. Their bodies are pale and blurred, with only their arms and legs clearly visible. Each figure has a red mark on their chest, and one holds what looks like a white cloth or rope. The background is a deep blue with rough, textured strokes, making the figures feel trapped. The paint is thin in some spots, almost like it was quickly sketched, but bright colors pop in others. Next, check out the technique: gouache to see how this soft, layered paint works.
Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (22 April 1917 – 28 November 1992) was one of the leading Australian artists of the 20th century.
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