Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Peter Blume. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1929 gouache drawing on board by Peter Blume, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a fantastical cityscape with irregularly arranged buildings, a black round table on a wooden floor, and advertisements on a brick building. The scene is set against a light blue sky with stylized clouds, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Blume's use of gouache achieves a flat, matte finish, lending the drawing a bold and simplified appearance. The combination of bright colors and sharp angles creates a sense of solidity and fantasy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Blume was an American painter and sculptor. His work contained elements of folk art, Precisionism, Parisian Purism, Cubism, and Surrealism.
