Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Georg Baselitz. It dates from 1966 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1966 drawing by Georg Baselitz, executed in chalk and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a figure wrapped in a cloth, lying in a curled position with their head covered. The heavy shading and rough lines convey a sense of stillness and weight.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of techniques, including overlapping lines and shading, to create a textured, scratchy effect. The drawing's rough, unpolished quality suggests a spontaneous and raw approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
Georg Baselitz was a German-Austrian painter, sculptor and graphic artist. In the 1960s he became well known for his figurative, expressive paintings. In 1969 he began painting his subjects upside down in an effort to…
