Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Brice Marden. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1971 drawing by Brice Marden is a large, rectangular composition rendered in pencil and beeswax on paper. It features a dark gray rectangle against a lighter gray background, achieved through a grid of closely packed lines that create a textured effect.
Subject & Meaning
The work's simplicity and limited color palette evoke a sense of calmness and serenity. The grid pattern underlying the rectangle adds a sense of structure and order, reflecting Marden's exploration of surface and texture within a restrained visual language.
Technique & Style
Marden's use of pencil and beeswax allows for delicate, linear marks and subtle tonal variations, emphasizing materiality and texture. The drawing's characteristics situate it within the artist's broader practice, which draws on abstract expressionism, color field painting, and lyrical abstraction while being associated with minimalism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicholas Brice Marden Jr. (October 15, 1938 – August 9, 2023) was an American artist generally described as minimalist, although his work has roots in abstract expressionism, color field painting, and lyrical…
