Untitled
1940
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1940
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two people standing close together. The person on the left wears a dark green hat, a blue suit, and a red tie, holding a small yellow object. The person on the right has a bright yellow hat, an orange shirt, and green pants, playing a guitar with a long neck and a red body. Their faces are simple shapes with bold outlines, and the background is a light blue color. The way the colors are flat and the shapes are blocky gives it a lively, almost cartoonish feel. The artist used a mix of bright colors and strong lines to make the scene pop. If you like this style, check out more by William H. Johnson.