Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Bill Jensen, tempera, 1980
Untitled, by Bill Jensen, tempera, 1980

Untitled is a tempera drawing by Bill Jensen. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1980 drawing by Bill Jensen, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines various media on paper.

Technique & Style

The work features a mix of egg tempera, gouache, pastel, and charcoal, creating a textured, layered effect. The artist's use of different techniques, including smudging and rough edges, contributes to its raw, expressive quality.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing presents a dynamic composition of contrasting shapes and colors, with a soft blue oval at its center. Sharp black and white forms surround it, suggesting a sense of tension or conflict.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bill Jensen

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

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