Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Eliot Elisofon, watercolor, 1958
Untitled, by Eliot Elisofon, watercolor, 1958

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Eliot Elisofon. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a drawing created by Eliot Elisofon in 1958, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in watercolor and ink on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two tall trees with slender trunks and expansive branching canopies, rendered in pale yellow and gray hues with dark ink lines accentuating the branches.

Technique & Style

The watercolor and ink technique employed by Elisofon results in a sketch-like quality, with visible texture and wet, layered paint in places. The use of glazing is evident in the soft, layered colors achieved through the watercolor.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Eliot Elisofon

Artist

Eliot Elisofon

Eliot Elisofon was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist.

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