Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by Elizabeth Murray. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1982 drawing by Elizabeth Murray, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a mixed-media work composed of cut and pasted paper, with pastel and charcoal applied to create a vibrant, textured surface.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a collage technique, cutting and reassembling paper fragments to form irregular shapes. Pastel and charcoal were then applied, resulting in soft, blended colors and smudged edges. The medium's blendability and the cut-paper technique contribute to the work's dynamic, layered appearance.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features large, abstract forms in predominantly red hues, accompanied by dark brown and gray accents. The jagged edges and overlapping paper fragments create a sense of tension and visual complexity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elizabeth Murray was an American painter, printmaker and draughtsman. Her works are in many major public collections, including those of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the…
