Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Bill Jensen, graphite, 1994
Untitled, by Bill Jensen, graphite, 1994

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Bill Jensen. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1994 drawing by Bill Jensen, created with ink and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features two indistinct human figures at the top, with a cluster of dark, rounded forms below, suggestive of animals such as birds or fish. The subjects are rendered in a way that leaves their identities open to interpretation.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, sketchy lines and uneven strokes, the drawing has a spontaneous, rough quality. The artist's use of ink and pencil allows the paper to show through in places, contributing to the work's sense of immediacy.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bill Jensen

Bill Jensen (b. 1945) was an American artist, born in Minneapolis.

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