Untitled
1941
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1941
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1941 gouache by Thelma Johnson Streat, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a tall, stylized figure with a big head and wide arms. The figure has bold colors—black, red, and white—with sharp lines and simple shapes. Its body is split down the middle, and it sits on a red base with a yellow oval shape in front. The figure’s face is blank, with just two dots for eyes and a small circle for a mouth. The background has thin red lines on a yellowish-brown field, making the figure stand out. Try looking up gouache to see how this paint works.
