Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal painting by the Neo Expressionist artist Carroll Dunham. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1984 by American artist Carroll Dunham, *Untitled* is a mixed-media painting on multiple wood panels (rosewood, birch, ash, and mahogany), combining various techniques and materials.
Subject & Meaning
The work explores the interplay between abstraction and figuration through abstract forms, reflecting Dunham’s conceptual approach. Shapes and lines, sometimes resembling clouds, are scattered across the composition.
Technique & Style
Dunham employed a diverse range of materials (casein, dry pigment, vinyl paint, color pencil, charcoal, ink) and techniques (bold brushstrokes, delicate details) to achieve a textured, layered effect characteristic of Neo-Expressionism.
History & Provenance
Emerging from the Neo-Expressionist movement of the late 1970s and 1980s, *Untitled* is now part of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection.
Context
Part of a broader revival of painting in the late 20th century, Dunham’s *Untitled* (1984) situates itself within a period of artistic experimentation with traditional mediums.
Legacy
As part of MoMA’s collection, *Untitled* contributes to the institutional recognition of Dunham’s contribution to Neo-Expressionism and the evolution of contemporary painting practices.
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…
