Untitled
1907
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1907
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1907 oil by Walter Sickert, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a dimly lit room with a group of people gathered in the back, their faces blurry. A horse-drawn carriage sits outside, half in shadow, while a few figures stand near it. The colors are mostly dark—deep blues, browns, and blacks—with a few bright spots like a flickering light or a lantern. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, almost like the artist hurried or worked quickly. The scene feels quiet and mysterious, like something caught in a moment of everyday life. If you like this style, look up impasto next.
