Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Arnaldo Pomodoro. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Arnaldo Pomodoro's 1960 drawing, Untitled, is a work on paper that combines gouache and charcoal. The artist, known for his sculptural practice, explores themes of form and disruption through this mixed-media piece.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three dark, twisted forms with uneven edges, evoking the appearance of distorted metal or fabric. The central form is lighter, with subtle vertical striations, while the surrounding shapes are darker and more opaque. The imagery suggests a tension between structure and internal complexity.
Technique & Style
Pomodoro's use of gouache and charcoal creates a soft, textured effect, with visible brushstrokes and smudges that give the work a rough, uneven quality. The matte finish of the gouache adds to the overall somber, muted palette of blacks, grays, and whites.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arnaldo Pomodoro (23 June 1926 – 22 June 2025) was an Italian sculptor based in Milan.
