Untitled

Untitled

Terry Winters

1986

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two wavy, ghostly shapes floating in a pale, uneven background. The top shape is a smooth, silvery loop, while the bottom one is darker, almost like a shadow with a few rough edges. The colors are muted—mostly grays and soft greens—with some dark streaks at the bottom. The brushstrokes look loose and uneven, almost like the paint was applied quickly or with a light touch. The paper itself shows signs of wear, adding to the sketchy, unfinished feel. If you like this style, check out technique: watercolor, glazing.

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