Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Antonio Segui. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1970 by Argentine artist Antonio Segui, this untitled work is executed in pencil and gouache on paper. It is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed as a representative example of the artist’s drawing practice.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a solitary figure in a dark suit, bent forward with one hand supporting his head. The loosened jacket and off‑center tie suggest a moment of contemplation or fatigue, while the plain wall and muted sky behind him reinforce a sense of stillness and introspection.
Technique & Style
Segui combines soft graphite lines with the opaque, water‑based qualities of gouache, allowing the drawing to retain delicate contours while achieving subtle washes of tone. The restrained palette and gentle modeling create a quiet atmosphere, emphasizing the figure’s pose over decorative detail.
History & Provenance
Since its acquisition by the Museum of Modern Art, the piece has remained in the museum’s drawing department. Its inclusion in MoMA’s collection underscores the institution’s interest in mid‑20th‑century Latin American artists working in drawing media.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Hugo Seguí was an Argentine cartoonist, painter, engraver, book illustrator, and sculptor, who lived and worked in Paris.
