Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Fred Mitchell, ink, 1958
Untitled, by Fred Mitchell, ink, 1958

Untitled is an ink drawing by Fred Mitchell. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Fred Mitchell's Untitled, a drawing created around 1958, is an abstract composition on paper using ink.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a beige background with brown ink markings, including the handwritten text 'COUNTIES OPENS OUT TO SEA!' at the top, accompanied by loose, expressive lines and scribbles that dominate the space.

Technique & Style

The use of ink on paper conveys a sense of spontaneity and freedom, with bold lines and marks suggesting energy and movement, creating an overall effect of dynamic tension.

Artist & collection

Artist

Fred Mitchell

Fred Mitchell (1923–2013) was an American artist.

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