Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Eve Aschheim, oil, 1998
Untitled, by Eve Aschheim, oil, 1998

Untitled is an oil drawing by Eve Aschheim. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1998 drawing by Eve Aschheim, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in powdered graphite and oil on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features two adjacent black rectangles, the left one with faint wavy lines suggesting scratches or shadows, and the right one smoother with scattered tiny marks. The overall effect is a quiet, shadowy surface that hints at something hidden.

Technique & Style

Aschheim's use of powdered graphite and oil creates a dark, almost monochromatic surface. The technique gives the drawing a sense of subtlety and restraint, emphasizing its simple composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eve Aschheim

Eve Aschheim is an American abstract painter and printmaker. Her work explores the intersection of drawing, painting, and digital media, often characterized by layered compositions and a focus on the process of…

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