Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Amédée Ozenfant. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1925 drawing by Amédée Ozenfant is a pencil work on paper, exemplifying the artist's Purist style. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts everyday objects, including a vase, bowl, and pitcher, reduced to simple geometric shapes. These forms are arranged in a straightforward composition, emphasizing their basic structures.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil, the drawing features light, sketchy lines that convey a sense of rapid execution. The artist's use of plain white background and lack of shading or color allow the simplified forms to take prominence.
Context
As a co-founder of Purism, Ozenfant collaborated with Charles-Edouard Jeanneret (Le Corbusier) to promote a style characterized by structured, geometric forms. This drawing reflects the Purist emphasis on clarity and simplicity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Amédée Ozenfant (15 April 1886 – 4 May 1966) was a French cubist painter and writer. Together with Charles-Edouard Jeanneret (later known as Le Corbusier) he founded the Purist movement.
