Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Adrian Piper. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Adrian Piper's Untitled, created in 1986, is a charcoal drawing on newspaper held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three figures standing together: a central nude figure flanked by two suited individuals, all gazing forward. The use of newsprint as a background incorporates external narratives into the work.
Technique & Style
Piper drew directly onto the newsprint, creating rough, sketchy lines. The charcoal application likely involved scumbling, a technique that produces textured effects, adding to the work's layered, improvisational feel.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adrian Margaret Smith Piper is an American conceptual artist and Kantian philosopher.
