Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Brice Marden. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Brice Marden's *Untitled* (1990) is a drawing executed in ink on paper, characterized by a dense, intricate arrangement of black lines on a white background.
Subject & Meaning
The work embodies a non-representational approach, eschewing clear shapes or figures in favor of a dynamic, tangled web of lines, reflecting the artist's engagement with abstract principles.
Technique & Style
Marden applied ink with varying line weights, from thick and bold to thin and shaky, suggesting a balance of rapid execution and controlled gesture, with subtle ink bleeding adding to the work's textured, uneven appearance.
History & Provenance
*Untitled* is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, aligning with Marden's association with movements such as minimalism, abstract expressionism, and lyrical abstraction, despite its distinctive, intense visual character.
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…
