Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Dannielle Tegeder. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2004 work by Dannielle Tegeder, is a mixed-media drawing on paper held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The piece combines ink, watercolor, pencil, colored pencil, felt‑tip pen, synthetic polymer paint and gouache, creating a densely layered surface that resists easy categorisation as either a drawing or a painting.
Subject & Meaning
The composition resembles an intricate floor plan rendered in stark black lines that delineate a series of boxes and walls. Within these compartments appear isolated forms—a large black triangle, a miniature car, and scattered dots—suggesting a visual puzzle rather than a representational interior, inviting viewers to contemplate the tension between order and randomness.
Technique & Style
Tegeder employs a wide array of drawing and painting implements, allowing for varied line qualities and colour washes. The dominant palette of whites and greys is punctuated by occasional splashes of yellow and blue, while the juxtaposition of precise ink outlines with softer watercolor and gouache fields creates a layered, tactile effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 2004, the work entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its completion, reflecting the institution’s interest in contemporary practices that blend drawing and painting. Its acquisition underscores MoMA’s commitment to documenting the evolving strategies of early‑21st‑century artists working with mixed media.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dannielle Tegeder is a contemporary artist who works with installation, animation and sound and is best known for her abstract paintings and drawings.
