Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Gottfried Honegger. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1959 drawing by Gottfried Honegger, created using oil over cardboard collage on canvas. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a grid of geometric shapes, including squares and triangles, in deep red hues. The composition is characterized by overlapping and stacked forms that fill the canvas.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a raised, stiff effect by layering oil paint over cardboard pieces on the canvas. The resulting shapes have sharp edges and flat colors, with no gradations of light or shadow.
Context
This work exemplifies Honegger's style, which is marked by bold, geometric forms and a non-representational approach.
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