Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Eva Hesse. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Eva Hesse's 1963 'Untitled' is a drawing on paper using gouache and ink. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a mix of abstract forms, lines, and shapes in various colors against a predominantly white background. It includes elements like arrows and squiggles, as well as a red heart-like shape and yellow blobs.
Technique & Style
Hesse's work is characterized by its experimental approach to materials and form, reflecting her role in the postminimal art movement of the 1960s.
Context
As a German-born American sculptor, Hesse's artistic practice explored materiality and form, influencing the development of postminimal art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eva Hesse (January 11, 1936 – May 29, 1970) was a German-born American sculptor known for her pioneering work in materials such as latex, fiberglass, and plastics.
