Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Bob Duran, paint, 1977
Untitled, by Bob Duran, paint, 1977

Untitled is a paint drawing by Bob Duran. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1977 drawing by Bob Duran, created with synthetic polymer paint on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features irregular black shapes arranged unevenly against a light background, with some overlap and fragments of blue, gray, and white visible.

Technique & Style

Thick, gestural strokes and uneven textures give the work a rough, unrefined appearance, with some areas resembling scribbles or torn paper.

Context

As a non-representational work, Untitled does not depict a recognizable subject, instead presenting a composition of abstract shapes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bob Duran

Bob Duran (1938–2005) was an American artist.

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