Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Remedios Varo. It dates from 1947 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1947 gouache drawing by Remedios Varo, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a fantastical scene: a small brick wall encircles a body of water, with a boat and windmill inside. Two figures traverse the wall's edge, one on a tightrope, the other on a bicycle. A ladder leans against the wall, and a snake encircles its base, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Varo employed bright, flat colors and unconventional perspectives to achieve a sense of fantasy. The gouache medium, a water-based paint, allowed for smooth, even color application.
Artist & collection
Artist
María de los Remedios Alicia Rodriga Varo y Uranga was a Spanish surrealist painter who lived in several European cities before being exiled in Mexico.
