Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Hanne Darboven. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1974 drawing by Hanne Darboven, comprising 31 sheets of transparentized paper with ink inscriptions. The work is part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features systematic handwritten numerical sequences and simple arithmetic operations, exploring the themes of notation and time. The layered, transparent sheets create a sense of depth and progression.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by precise, uniform handwriting and a repetitive, methodical approach. The use of transparentized paper allows the sheets to be layered, creating a complex visual effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 1974, Untitled is a representative work from Darboven's ongoing investigation into systematic notation and time. It is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hanne Darboven (29 April 1941 – 9 March 2009) was a German conceptual artist, best known for her large-scale minimalist installations consisting of handwritten tables of numbers.
