Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by George A. Swanson, crayon, 1941
Untitled, by George A. Swanson, crayon, 1941

Untitled is a crayon drawing by George A. Swanson. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1941 drawing by George A. Swanson, created with crayon on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman's head and shoulders, adorned with a floral wreath and a simple white dress with a black collar and red flowers on the chest. Her calm expression is turned slightly to the side, conveying serenity.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold lines and bright colors, the crayon drawing achieves a simple yet elegant effect. The artist's use of color and line work contributes to the overall understated sophistication of the piece.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.