Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Etel Adnan. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1968 artist's book by Etel Adnan, is a drawing executed in ink and watercolor on paper, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a representation of a closed book, emphasizing its physical form rather than content. The depiction conveys simplicity and elegance through the book's unadorned, dark gray cover and lighter, curved spine.
Technique & Style
Adnan employed ink and watercolor to achieve a subtle, nuanced rendering. The smooth, matte finish of the cover and the contrast between the dark cover and lighter spine demonstrate a focus on understated, precise visual storytelling.
History & Provenance
Created in 1968, the work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
Context
While the piece's context within Adnan's broader oeuvre is not detailed here, the work's simplicity and focus on everyday objects suggest alignment with mid-20th-century artistic explorations of the mundane.
Artist & collection
Artist
Etel Adnan was a Lebanese-American poet, essayist, novelist, and visual artist, and the author of Sitt Marie Rose.











