Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Georg Baselitz. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Georg Baselitz, created in 1963 using watercolor and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a barefoot child standing in a dimly lit room. The child's pale skin and messy hair are rendered in a way that suggests vulnerability. The blurred face adds to the enigmatic nature of the figure.
Technique & Style
Baselitz employed loose, rapid brushstrokes to achieve a rough, unfinished appearance. The watercolor technique allowed for subtle layering, contributing to the overall sense of depth and atmosphere in the dimly lit scene.
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…
