Untitled
1915
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1915
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of shapes and colors. Bright oranges, deep reds, and bold blues clash and blend together. There’s a big eye in the middle, a hat on the right, and what looks like a face half-hidden behind a red shape. The brushstrokes are thick, almost like the paint was slapped on in layers. The colors don’t match reality—they’re more like a dream or a mood. The artist used wax mixed with oil, which lets the paint sit in thick, uneven patches. If you like this style, look up impasto.