Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Anna Ticho. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1969 drawing by Anna Ticho is a charcoal on paper work that depicts a landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing represents the Jerusalem hills, a subject Ticho frequently explored, emphasizing their rugged contours and serene presence. The landscape is characterized by a prominent foreground, a lighter middle ground, and a mountain range in the background.
Technique & Style
Ticho's use of charcoal creates a sense of roughness and immediacy. Contrasting tones establish depth and texture, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition. Dark shades dominate the foreground, while lighter tones suggest a sandy or rocky terrain in the middle ground.
History & Provenance
Ticho, born in 1894 in the Czech Republic, moved to Jerusalem in 1912. This work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anna Ticho (Hebrew: אנה טיכו; 27 October 1894 – 1 March 1980) was an Israeli artist who became famous for her drawings of the Jerusalem hills.
Fontainebleau Forest: The Cirque of Long-Rocher
A Road in the Hills Near Dordrecht
Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert
The Jonathan Baker Farm
Untitled
La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre (Second Version)
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne)
Stone Fences, Land of Nod
Plain near a Lake (La plaine pres du lac)
Autumn Avondale