Untitled

Untitled

Zao Wou-ki

1951

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows simple shapes and lines on a warm, sandy background. In the top half, two large sail-like forms lean against a bright circle that looks like a sun. Below, three birds stand near skinny trees with bare branches, and a small hill sits in the corner. The artist used thin, sketchy lines to keep things loose and light. The colors are mostly soft yellows and browns, with a few pale blues mixed in. Want to learn more? Check out lithography.

More by Zao Wou-ki

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app