Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Christian Boltanski. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Christian Boltanski's 1988 drawing, Untitled, is a mixed-media work on graph paper mounted on board, featuring pencil, colored pencil, and ink. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts six indistinct faces within rectangular frames, connected by lines to various symbols and labels, evoking a sense of anonymity and ambiguity. The artist's use of simple shapes and loose lines may be exploring themes of memory or identity.
Technique & Style
Boltanski employed a range of techniques, including hatching and loose drawing, to create a diagrammatic or cartographic effect rather than a representational portrait. The use of graph paper and mixed media adds to the work's distinctive texture and visual language.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christian Liberté Boltanski (6 September 1944 – 14 July 2021) was a French sculptor, photographer, painter, and film maker. He is best known for his photography installations and contemporary French conceptual style.
