Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Betty Parsons. It dates from 1978 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1978 drawing by Betty Parsons, held at The Museum of Modern Art. Created with felt-tip pen on paper, it features a grid of colorful buildings.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts six tall, narrow structures in two rows, each with simple shapes and bright, flat colors. The buildings' block-like forms and lack of realistic detail give the scene a simplified, abstracted quality.
Technique & Style
The use of felt-tip pens lends the drawing a bold, sketchy feel. The artist's application of color and form creates a graphic, grid-like composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Betty Parsons was an American artist, art dealer, and collector known for her early promotion of Abstract Expressionism. She is regarded as one of the most influential and dynamic figures of the American avant-garde.
