Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by Beauford Delaney. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Beauford Delaney's 'Untitled' is a pastel drawing created circa 1955. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The work features swirling, blended colors in uneven circular forms, achieved through the use of pastel sticks. The soft, blendable nature of pastel allowed for a dreamy, vibrant effect with smooth color transitions.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing's abstract composition, characterized by bright, bleeding colors and varying textures, suggests a dynamic, expressive quality.
History & Provenance
Delaney's career spanned multiple periods, from the Harlem Renaissance to abstract expressionism in Paris. 'Untitled' reflects his later, more abstract style, developed after his relocation to Paris in the 1950s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Beauford Delaney (December 30, 1901 – March 26, 1979) was an American modernist painter.
