Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Carroll Dunham. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1982 drawing by American artist Carroll Dunham, features loose, wavy shapes rendered in graphite on light green paper, blending abstract and figurative elements.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing's subjects are ambiguous, with shapes suggesting flowers, leaves, vines, or abstract forms, reflecting Dunham's conceptual approach to merging abstraction and figuration.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, uneven lines, minimal details, and sparse elements (including small dots and a hook-like mark), the work embodies a simple, sketchy aesthetic on a soft green background.
History & Provenance
Created during Dunham's critically acclaimed period in the 1980s, part of a resurgence in painting, the drawing is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carroll Dunham (born November 5, 1949) is an American painter. Working since the late 1970s, Dunham's career reached critical renown in the 1980s when he first exhibited with Baskerville + Watson, a decade during which…
