Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Anselm Kiefer. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Anselm Kiefer's 1984 Untitled is a mixed-media drawing held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines various materials and techniques to create a complex, textured composition.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a large, amorphous form suspended above a cracked, rocky terrain. The upper portion resembles a giant, indistinct face or mask, while the lower section is characterized by tiny dots and sharp lines, with a wooden board partially visible.
Technique & Style
Kiefer employed a range of materials, including synthetic polymer paint, charcoal, string, and gelatin silver prints, to achieve a layered, textured effect. The contrast between rough and smooth surfaces adds to the work's depth and mystery.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anselm Kiefer is a German painter and sculptor. He studied with Peter Dreher and Horst Antes at the end of the 1960s. His works incorporate materials such as straw, ash, clay, lead, and shellac. The poems of Paul Celan…
