Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Georg Baselitz. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2001 watercolor and ink drawing on paper by Georg Baselitz, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a figure in profile with arms crossed, yet the subject's face is obscured by a vague shape, while the body is defined by hasty, contrasting strokes.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rapid, expressive lines, the work features thin, uneven watercolor and ink application, intentionally allowing the yellow-tinged paper to show through in places.
History & Provenance
Created in 2001, the piece is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.
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…
