Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Al Taylor. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Al Taylor's Untitled, a pencil drawing from 1998, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tall lamp with a large, rounded shade, rendered with dense cross-hatching that gives it a cage-like appearance. Behind the lamp, indistinct, overlapping forms, possibly faces or heads, blur into the background.
Technique & Style
Taylor employed rapid, gestural lines and loose pencil marks to convey light and shadow, resulting in a rough, unrefined texture. The cross-hatching technique used for the shade creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
