Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Frédéric Bruly Bouabré. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1993 drawing by Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in colored pencil and ballpoint pen on board.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a partially rendered face alongside an abstract orange form that may represent a figure or creature ascending a jagged path. Handwritten notes in French, which appear to be a mix of statements and queries, border the composition.
Technique & Style
The work combines colored pencil and ballpoint pen on a dull green background, with blue borders that contain the handwritten notes. The overall effect is one of rough, sketch-like execution.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923–2014) was an Ivorian artist, born in Idibouo-Zépréguhé.
