Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Christopher Wilmarth. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Christopher Wilmarth's 1968 work, Untitled, is a mixed-media drawing on plywood featuring various materials.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing consists of a square beige background with a transparent plastic sheet attached to a wooden cylinder, bearing etched grid patterns and annotated dimensions.
Technique & Style
The work combines disparate elements, including graphite, wood, and plastic, to create a minimalist composition with handwritten notes and a small sketch.
Context
This piece reflects Wilmarth's experimental practice, which often incorporated unconventional materials, although his more typical mediums were glass and steel.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christopher Wilmarth (1943 – November 19, 1987) was an American artist, known for producing sculptures using primarily glass and steel.
