Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Bill Jensen, tempera, 1976
Untitled, by Bill Jensen, tempera, 1976

Untitled is a tempera drawing by Bill Jensen. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1976 drawing by Bill Jensen, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a mixed-media work on paper, featuring a solitary flower.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a single flower with long, pointed petals, surrounded by dark green leaves. The flower's center is bright orange and white, gradating to soft pinks and blues at the edges, set against a predominantly black background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of media, including egg tempera, gouache, pastel, charcoal, and graphite, to achieve varied textures. The work combines smooth and rough strokes, creating contrasting effects.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bill Jensen

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

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