Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by David Bomberg. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing was created by David Bomberg in 1913 using charcoal and wash on paper. It is a study for his painting 'In the Hold', depicting dock workers.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features densely packed, jagged forms that evoke a sense of tension and confinement. The composition is characterized by sharp angles and rough textures, suggesting a fractured or disjointed environment.
Technique & Style
Bomberg employed a range of techniques, including charcoal and wash, to achieve a dynamic contrast between dark and light. The use of rough, expressive lines and the application of wash to soften certain edges contribute to the work's intense, fractured quality.
History & Provenance
Bomberg was a student at the Slade School of Art in 1913, where he was exposed to the teaching of Henry Tonks. However, his experimental approach led to his expulsion from the institution that same year.
Context
The drawing reflects Bomberg's innovative and radical approach to art during this period, which was characterized by a departure from conventional techniques and styles.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Garshen Bomberg (5 December 1890 – 19 August 1957) was a British painter, and one of the Whitechapel Boys.
