Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Georg Baselitz. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1964 drawing by Georg Baselitz, is a loose, expressive work on paper rendered in ink. Characterized by rapid, scratchy lines, the piece conveys a sense of immediacy.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a figure seated sideways on a bench-like structure, with its back turned to the viewer. The focus is on the volumetric form of the body and the texture of the hair, rather than on facial expression or direct engagement.
Technique & Style
Baselitz employed overlapping, hasty lines to achieve shading and texture, imbuing the work with a raw, unfinished quality suggestive of a quick sketch.
History & Provenance
Created in 1964, the drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
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…
