Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ele D'Artagnan, oil, 1975
Untitled, by Ele D'Artagnan, oil, 1975

Untitled is an oil drawing by Ele D'Artagnan. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1975 drawing by Ele D'Artagnan, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines various materials and techniques on printed paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing is a vibrant, abstract composition featuring swirling lines, leaves, and indistinct forms that evoke buildings or faces. The imagery is dreamlike and chaotic, with no clear narrative or representation.

Technique & Style

The artist layered synthetic polymer paint, oil, watercolor, and felt-tip pen on printed paper, creating a complex, textured surface. The mixed-media approach contributes to the work's dynamic, collage-like quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ele D'Artagnan

Ele D'Artagnan (1911–1984) was an Italian artist, born in Venice.

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