Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Georg Baselitz. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing by Georg Baselitz, dated 1972, is a mixed-media work on paper, featuring ink and pencil on the front and pencil on the back, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a distorted, elongated figure in profile, characterized by a minimally defined face and hastily rendered limbs, suggesting a focus on expressive distortion rather than representational clarity.
Technique & Style
Baselitz employed thick, uneven lines, scribbles, smudges, and rapid, messy strokes, with noticeable blank or half-finished areas, indicative of a spontaneous and rough working process.
History & Provenance
Created in 1972, the work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art; the verso contains handwritten notes, possibly including a date, reflecting the artist's informal 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…
