Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Chris Hendrik Beekman, pastel, 1916
Untitled, by Chris Hendrik Beekman, pastel, 1916

Untitled is a pastel drawing by Chris Hendrik Beekman. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1916 drawing by Chris Hendrik Beekman, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in pastel and pencil on paper.

Technique & Style

The drawing features bright, flat shapes in blue, orange, yellow, and black, with some overlap and thick, dark edges. The artist's use of pastel and pencil creates a bold, non-representational effect, with the paper visible in some areas.

Subject & Meaning

The composition is characterized by its abstract arrangement of colors and forms, suggesting a focus on expressive qualities rather than realistic representation.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.