Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Bruce Nauman. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1986 drawing by Bruce Nauman, combines watercolor and pencil on paper to depict a nude figure in dynamic motion.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a nude figure captured in mid-movement, with outstretched limbs suggesting a sense of energetic expansion. The incomplete rendering may imply a focus on the transience of the moment rather than anatomical precision.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, rapid pencil strokes and varied watercolor washes, the work contrasts soft, ghostly areas with darker, more defined marks, creating a sense of immediacy and spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1986 by the versatile American artist Bruce Nauman (b. 1941), this work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bruce Nauman (born December 6, 1941) is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range of media including sculpture, photography, neon, video, drawing, printmaking, and performance. Nauman lives near Galisteo, New Mexico.
