Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by A.R. Penck. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a watercolor drawing on paper created by A.R. Penck around 1980. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two simplified figures standing together, with distorted limbs and featureless heads. The subjects are rendered in a primitive style, characteristic of Penck's visual language.
Technique & Style
The work features loose, expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant, clashing color palette. The watercolor application appears spontaneous, suggesting a rapid execution.
History & Provenance
A.R. Penck, a German artist who worked under multiple pseudonyms, including Ralf Winkler, produced Untitled during a period of creative output that spanned various mediums, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, and music.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ralf Winkler (alias A. R. Penck, who also used the pseudonyms Mike Hammer, T. M., Mickey Spilane, Theodor Marx, "a. Y." or just "Y" 5 October 1939 – 2 May 2017) was a German painter, printmaker, sculptor, and jazz…

















