Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Frank Magnotta. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2003 pencil drawing by Frank Magnotta, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The monochrome work depicts a seascape with a distinctive arrangement of elements.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a flat, gray sky juxtaposed with a turbulent sea. Along the horizon, a row of small, circular shapes resembling clocks or wheels adds an enigmatic layer to the natural scene.
Technique & Style
Magnotta achieved depth and texture using thousands of fine, crisscrossed pencil marks, a technique akin to cross-hatching, to convey light, shadow, and the choppy water's movement in a solely black-and-white palette.
History & Provenance
Created in 2003, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
