Untitled
1934
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1934
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows three tall, stiff figures standing side by side. Their bodies are made of sharp, angular shapes—like broken geometry—with flat colors of brown, white, and gray. The background is a mix of red, yellow, and white, with some areas looking rough and others smooth. One figure wears a hat and a coat, while the others have simpler, almost mask-like faces. The figures don’t look real—they’re more like stiff cutouts or mannequins. The artist used bold lines and flat colors to make them feel rigid and unnatural, almost like they’re stuck in place. If you like this style, check out Wyndham Lewis.