Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Asger Jorn. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The ink is dark and uneven, with some areas smudged or blurred, like quick sketches.
This painting shows two simple ink figures tangled together. One person is lying down, their body stretched out with loose, wavy lines. The other is sitting, their arms wrapped around the first person’s legs. The ink is dark and uneven, with some areas smudged or blurred, like quick sketches.
The figures look like they’re just drawn fast—no details, just shapes. The artist signed it in the corner with the year 1950.
If you like this loose, sketchy style, check out cross-hatching.
Overview
Asger Jorn's 'Untitled' is a 1950 drawing created with ink on two sheets of paper. It is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two figures intertwined, one lying down and the other sitting, with the latter's arms wrapped around the former's legs. The figures are rendered in loose, wavy lines, with minimal detail.
Technique & Style
The ink is applied unevenly, with some areas smudged or blurred, giving the impression of a rapid sketch. The artist's signature and the year '1950' are visible in the corner.
History & Provenance
Asger Jorn was a Danish artist and a key figure in the COBRA movement and the Situationist International. His work is also represented in major collections in Silkeborg, Denmark, and Albissola Marina, Italy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Asger Oluf Jorn (3 March 1914 – 1 May 1973) was a Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author.
