Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ernesto Deira, ink, 1963
Untitled, by Ernesto Deira, ink, 1963

Untitled is an ink drawing by Ernesto Deira. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a drawing by Ernesto Deira, created in 1963 using ink on paper. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts four intertwined figures rendered in fluid, gestural lines. Their bodies overlap and twist, with faces partially discernible amidst the swirling strokes. The composition focuses on the dynamic, abstracted forms.

Technique & Style

Deira's use of quick, expressive ink lines creates a sense of spontaneity. The loose, scribbled strokes define the figures without clear boundaries, emphasizing their fluid interaction.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernesto Deira

Artist

Ernesto Deira

Ernesto Deira was an Argentine artist associated with the Nueva Figuración movement in Latin America.

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