Untitled
2002
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2002
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2002 gouache by Verne Dawson, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting features two figures, one rendered in dark tones and the other in light pencil strokes. The dark figure appears to be a woman with her hair pulled back, wearing a dark dress that may be a Victorian-style gown. She holds a parasol in her right hand and has a stick or cane in her left hand. The light figure is a nude male, depicted in a more abstract and gestural style. His right arm is outstretched, and his left hand rests on his hip. The background of the painting is a plain off-white color. The contrast between the two figures and their styles creates an interesting visual dynamic. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, you can check out Verne Dawson.
