Untitled
1917
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1917
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows bold blocks of color stacked unevenly. There’s a dark brown on the left, a bright blue in the middle, and a mix of reds, pinks, and golds scattered around. The edges are rough, and some squares overlap like puzzle pieces. The background is a plain, warm beige. The artist used metallic paint to make some areas shimmer, like the gold and silver squares. The colors feel heavy and solid, but the shapes don’t quite line up—it’s not a perfect grid. Next, check out *gouache* to see how this matte, opaque paint works.