Artwork

Χωρίς τίτλο

Χωρίς τίτλο, by Calligas Lizzie, 1985
Χωρίς τίτλο, by Calligas Lizzie, 1985

Χωρίς τίτλο is a drawing by Calligas Lizzie. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

About this work

Overview

Χωρίς τίτλο is a drawing created by Calligas in the mid-1980s using colored inks and pencils on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a female nude, focusing on the torso. The artist's representation of the human form is characterized by a prominent use of line to define the body's outline and volume.

Technique & Style

Strong lines delineate the body's contours, while varying line lengths and colors from markers fill in the body's volume, creating texture and form. The technique is reminiscent of cross-hatching, with layered lines contributing to the overall effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Calligas Lizzie

Lizzie Calligas made large black-and-white drawings that feel like handwritten notes.