Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Dušan Džamonja. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The raw energy in the lines feels like a reaction to that political shake-up—no softness, just tension.
You see a tangle of sharp, jagged lines in black ink on white paper. The marks look like they were made fast, almost angry.
Džamonja drew this in 1960, right after Yugoslavia’s break with Stalin. The raw energy in the lines feels like a reaction to that political shake-up—no softness, just tension. It’s not about a scene; it’s about the act of drawing itself.
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Overview
Untitled is a drawing created by Dušan Džamonja in 1960 using ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a dense network of sharp, jagged black lines on a white background, executed with rapid, forceful strokes. The energetic marks convey a sense of tension and spontaneity.
Subject & Meaning
The work's abstract composition focuses on the act of drawing itself, rather than depicting a specific scene or subject. The intense, unyielding lines may reflect the artist's response to the tumultuous political climate of the time.
Context
Created in 1960, shortly after Yugoslavia's break with Stalin, the drawing's raw energy may be seen as a reaction to this significant political event.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dušan Džamonja (Serbian: Душан Џамоња, pronounced ; 31 January 1928 – 14 January 2009) was a Yugoslav sculptor of Serbian ancestry.
