Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Eva Hesse. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Eva Hesse's 1968 drawing, Untitled, is a work on paper that showcases her experimental approach to form and materiality. Created with gouache, watercolor, and pencil, it is a characteristic example of her artistic practice during this period.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a loose arrangement of simple shapes, including tall, narrow cylinders and flat, slanted forms, rendered in soft gray and white with dark shading. The forms evoke a sense of weight and volume, while pencil lines and scribbles suggest notes on size and material.
Technique & Style
Hesse's use of mixed media on paper reflects her innovative approach to art-making. The loose, gestural quality of the drawing, combined with its emphasis on simple forms, is typical of her work from this period.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art, representing Hesse's contribution to the development of postminimal art in the 1960s.
Context
As a German-born American sculptor, Hesse was known for pushing the boundaries of materiality in her work, often incorporating unconventional materials like latex and fiberglass.
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.
