Untitled 1914

This untitled painting was made by Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso at an unknown date and it's really interesting, like a puzzle of coloured hatch marks. The colours are muted, almost earthy, but there's this vibrant blue shape on the left that pulls you in, is it a mountain, or maybe just an idea? It's cool how he builds up the surface with these little dashes of paint, almost like he's weaving a tapestry. The texture feels really important, like he's not just depicting something, but also showing you how it's made. Check out the way the paint sort of clumps and separates in the top right corner - it reminds me of Cezanne, but with a more personal, almost anxious touch. This piece is a reminder that painting is always a process of discovery, a conversation between the artist and the materials. It's not about perfection, but about embracing the mess and finding something beautiful in the struggle.