Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by A.R. Penck, watercolor, 1980
Untitled, by A.R. Penck, watercolor, 1980

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

Portrait of A.R. Penck

Artist

A.R. Penck

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…

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