Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Frank Stella. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Frank Stella's Untitled is a 1968 drawing held at The Museum of Modern Art. Executed in pencil on graph paper, it combines geometric shapes and grid patterns.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a red triangle, colored rectangles, and a jagged black shape, arranged on a grid that covers the entire surface. The composition has a diagrammatic or map-like quality, with shapes and colors creating visual tension.
Technique & Style
The use of graph paper gives the drawing a precise, mechanical feel. Colored shapes stand out against the plain paper, while the grid provides a structured framework for the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frank Philip Stella was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction.
