Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by David Ligare. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1973 drawing by David Ligare is an untitled work on paper, created with a mix of materials including pencil, synthetic polymer paint, and aluminum powder.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a textured, earthy surface with jagged lines and shadows, evoking a sense of rough ground or rocky terrain. Its abstracted form invites philosophical contemplation on the natural world.
Technique & Style
Ligare built up the drawing's texture using small, repeated marks, layering materials to achieve a gritty, realistic effect. The use of cross-hatching and other techniques creates depth and dimensionality.
Context
Ligare's work is informed by Classical traditions and Greco-Roman art, which he draws upon to explore timeless themes and moral concerns in a contemporary context.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Ligare (born 1945) is a California-based representational painter of landscape, figurative and still life works.
