Untitled
1922
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1922
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a tall, skinny figure with a big yellow circle for a head. The figure’s face has two teardrop eyes—one green, one black—and a small orange mouth. Its body is made of stripes and blocks of color: black-and-white on the arms, blue on the dress, and brown on the legs. Words like *"ANGE"* and *"LOISIRS"* are scribbled along the body in uneven letters. The background is mostly light green and beige, with a few rough pencil marks. The figure looks like it’s made of cut-up shapes, almost like a puzzle. The colors are bright but uneven, as if painted quickly. The words don’t spell full sentences—just fragments. Look up watercolor to see how artists mix paint and water for this loose, colorful effect.