Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Elena del Rivero. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Elena del Rivero's 1993 drawing 'Untitled' (also known as 'Carta a la Madre') is a mixed-media work on paper held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines oil, typewriting, and pencil marks.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a dense, abstract network of black and white lines and smudges, created through a layered application of scribbles, typed letters, and pencil marks. The resulting texture is complex and visually dense.
Subject & Meaning
Although titled 'Carta a la Madre' ('Letter to the Mother'), the image does not clearly convey a representational subject. The date 'Noviembre 93' and the word 'Madrid' are visible, suggesting a personal or place-specific context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elena del Rivero is a Spanish born American artist known for her installations and artist's books. She has lived in the United States since 1991.
