Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Ele D'Artagnan. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1977, this untitled work by Ele D'Artagnan combines a variety of media—including synthetic polymer paint, oil, watercolor, felt‑tip pen, colored pencil, and ballpoint pen—applied to a printed paper support. The piece is classified as a drawing and is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a layered approach, juxtaposing opaque and transparent pigments with drawing implements. The mixture of synthetic polymer and oil creates contrasting textures, while the inclusion of felt‑tip and ballpoint marks adds a graphic, hand‑drawn quality that blurs the line between print and drawing.
History & Provenance
Ele D'Artagnan produced the work in the late 1970s, a period marked by experimentation with mixed media. The piece entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its creation, where it has remained on view as part of the institution’s representation of post‑modern drawing practices.
Artist & collection
