Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Alberto da Veiga Guignard. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Alberto da Veiga Guignard's 'Untitled' is a 1942 drawing held at The Museum of Modern Art. Created with ink on paper, it is a preparatory sketch for a larger work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a jumbled landscape of houses, hills, and a church steeple, representing Ouro Preto, a historic Brazilian mining town. The composition conveys the town's relationship with its hilly terrain.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, scribbled lines, the drawing employs cross-hatching to create shading, with overlapping lines generating depth without the use of gray tones. The expressive use of ink gives the work a dynamic feel.
History & Provenance
Created in 1942 as a preliminary study for a larger painting, 'Untitled' is a testament to Guignard's preparatory process.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alberto da Veiga Guignard also known as Alberto Guignard or Guignard was a Brazilian painter who became renowned for his depictions of the landscapes of Minas Gerais.
