Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Gary Kuehn. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1967 drawing by Gary Kuehn, created with felt-tip pen, charcoal, and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a simple, tall arch formed by densely packed, vertical teal-green lines, meeting a flat base with a small square cutout. The composition evokes a sense of a frozen wave or curtain.
Technique & Style
Kuehn employed felt-tip pen and pencil to achieve a uniform, hand-drawn appearance. The precise, tightly packed lines contribute to the work's graphic quality.
Context
Untitled reflects Kuehn's involvement in the 1960s Postminimal and Process Art movements, characterized by experimentation with materials and conceptual approaches.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gary Kuehn (born January 28, 1939, Plainfield, New Jersey) is an American artist who pioneered the Postminimal and Process Art movements of the 1960s.
