Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic drawing by Carlos Scliar. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media drawing by Carlos Scliar, created in 1965 using acrylic and collage on paper mounted on board. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a prominent green pear form above a complex collage background. A small red circle and faint text and drawings are visible below. The pear's clarity contrasts with the surrounding layered, fragmented elements.
Technique & Style
Scliar combined paint and cut paper to achieve a textured, layered effect. The background appears to be composed of torn paper fragments bearing scribbles and old designs, creating a sense of depth and visual complexity.
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