Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Agnes Martin, watercolor, 1952
Untitled, by Agnes Martin, watercolor, 1952

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Agnes Martin. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a drawing by Agnes Martin, created in 1952 using watercolor and ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features simple shapes and lines on a light background, with a central blue figure seated on a gray block surrounded by other shapes that resemble both people and abstract forms. Soft colors, including pinks, blues, and browns, are combined with thin black lines.

Technique & Style

Martin employed watercolor and ink to achieve a loose, sketchy effect, characterized by light, delicate lines that convey a sense of fragility.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Agnes Martin

Artist

Agnes Martin

Agnes Bernice Martin was a Canadian-American abstract painter known for her minimalist style and abstract expressionism.

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