Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by David Smith. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1955 drawing by David Smith, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in oil crayon on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a jumbled composition of abstracted forms, including blue shapes resembling furniture and brown lines suggestive of twisted metal or wire, set against a gray background.
Technique & Style
The use of oil crayon allows for bold, unblended colors and sharp lines, contributing to the work's raw, non-representational style.
Context
The drawing's abstract, expressive qualities are characteristic of David Smith's work, which often explores the relationship between form and material.
Artist & collection
Artist
Roland David Smith was an American abstract expressionist sculptor and painter known for creating large steel abstract geometric sculptures.
