Untitled
1934
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1934
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a deep blue background with a white, curved shape floating near the top. Below it, a pale gray area sits like a flat plane, with thin blue lines running vertically. The edges are dark, almost black, framing the whole scene like a border. The white curve looks like it’s stretching or bending, almost like a ribbon caught in wind. The flat gray part has a slight shadow, making it feel solid but distant. Next, check out gouache to see how this soft, matte paint works.