Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Bridget Riley. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1999, this work by British artist Bridget Riley consists of gouache and pencil applied to paper. It belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Riley, born in 1931, is noted for her contributions to optical art and maintains studios in London, Cornwall, and the Vaucluse region of France.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a series of undulating bands rendered in vivid pink, blue, green and yellow. The bands lie side by side, their edges twisting and intersecting, which generates an impression of motion despite the static surface. Color fields are rendered flat, without gradation, shading or cast shadows, emphasizing the graphic quality of the composition.
History & Provenance
Since its acquisition by MoMA, the drawing has been displayed as an example of late‑period Riley work, illustrating her continued exploration of visual perception. The untitled status offers no narrative cue, directing attention to the formal interaction of color and line that characterizes her optical investigations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bridget Louise Riley (born 24 April 1931) is an English painter known for her op art paintings. She lives and works in London, Cornwall and the Vaucluse in France.
