Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Carl-Henning Pedersen, watercolor, 1944
Untitled, by Carl-Henning Pedersen, watercolor, 1944

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Carl-Henning Pedersen. It dates from 1944 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1944 drawing by Carl-Henning Pedersen, executed in watercolor and ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a blurred figure suspended above two curved, red forms resembling boats or sails, set against a background of blue, green, and yellow streaks punctuated by dark lines.

Technique & Style

Pedersen's use of watercolor and ink creates a soft, dreamlike effect. The loose brushstrokes and vivid colors contribute to the drawing's ethereal quality, while the red forms stand out as more defined elements.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Carl-Henning Pedersen

Artist

Carl-Henning Pedersen

Carl-Henning Pedersen was a Danish painter and a key member of the COBRA movement.

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