Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by H. C. Westermann. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. H.
About this work
Overview
H. C. Westermann's 1979 drawing 'Untitled' is a watercolor and ink work on paper, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene tropical island scene with a palm tree, a pink pig, and a few rocks, surrounded by calm water with a swimming fish and a submerged dark shape.
Technique & Style
Westermann employed light washes of color to achieve a dreamy, loose effect, juxtaposing disparate elements like the pig in the tropical landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Horace Clifford Westermann was an American sculptor and printmaker. His sculptures frequently incorporate traditional carpentry, marquetry techniques, mixed media, and a range of personal, literary, artistic, and pop-cultural references.
