Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by George Condo. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1985 drawing by George Condo, an American artist active in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking. The work is executed in charcoal, ink, and pencil on paper and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a fantastical scene with distorted figures and faces, a black bird on a branch, and swirling background shapes. The imagery is dreamlike and open to interpretation, with exaggerated forms and loose, expressive lines.
Technique & Style
Condo's drawing style in Untitled is characterized by a mix of loose, sketchy passages and more defined forms. The artist's use of charcoal, ink, and pencil creates a range of textures and visual effects, contributing to the work's chaotic, improvisational feel.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Condo (born 1957) is an American visual artist who works in painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. He lives and works in New York City.
