Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Christo, oil, 1971
Untitled, by Christo, oil, 1971

Untitled is an oil drawing by Christo. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a mixed-media drawing by Christo, created in 1971, featuring a hallway with fabric covering the floor. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a long hallway with tall windows on both sides, the floor covered in a wrinkled white cloth that extends into another room through a doorway at the far end.

Technique & Style

Christo achieved a tactile effect by combining pencil and oil paint with stapled fabric, creating a realistic representation of the cloth's folds and texture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Christo

Christo was an American artist.

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