Untitled

Untitled

William Zorach

1927

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a low wall by a river. He’s wearing a dark hat, a long coat, and boots, and he holds a fishing rod. The water is calm, with a small boat floating in the distance. The colors are soft—greens, blues, and earthy browns—with loose, sketchy lines. The artist used watercolor and charcoal to keep the scene simple and quick. The brushstrokes are light, almost like a quick sketch. If you like this style, look up watercolor, glazing next.

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