Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Alejandro Puente. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Alejandro Puente's 1970 drawing, Untitled, is a mixed-media work on paper featuring pencil and gouache. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing comprises geometric shapes, including circles and triangles, accompanied by terms related to color theory. A prominent cluster of colored dots and a large circle resembling a color chart suggest an exploration of color mixing and theory, potentially referencing the 'Birren's Triangle' concept.
Technique & Style
Puente employed a combination of pencil and gouache to create the drawing. Gouache, an opaque water-based paint, allowed for the application of vibrant, flat colors. The use of this medium, alongside pencil, enabled the artist to achieve a range of tonal values and textures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alejandro Puente is a Mexican actor, writer and director. He is best known in his native country on stage for his role of Todd Anderson in the Mexican play adaptation Dead Poets Society, a play starring Alfonso Herrera.…
