Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Eva Hesse. It dates from 1966 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Eva Hesse's 1966 drawing, Untitled, is a watercolor and pencil work on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a grid of circles with darker centers fading to pale edges. The uniformity is subtly disrupted by tiny marks and smudges within some circles.
Technique & Style
Hesse employed watercolor and pencil to achieve soft, transparent colors. The pencil lines between the circles are faint, giving the grid a sketch-like quality.
Context
Hesse was a key figure in the development of postminimal art in the 1960s, known for experimenting with unconventional materials.
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.
