Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Hartmut Friedrich. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
You see a tangle of black ink lines on white paper—thick, thin, scribbled, and straight all at once.
You see a tangle of black ink lines on white paper—thick, thin, scribbled, and straight all at once.
Friedrich made this in 1959, right after a meal of carp. The title tells us that much. The lines feel like leftovers: bones, scraps, or just the memory of a plate being cleared. There’s no picture, just the idea of something eaten and gone.
If you like how ink can feel alive, look up cross-hatching next.
Overview
Untitled is a 1959 drawing by Hartmut Friedrich, created with ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a complex network of black ink lines on a white background. The lines evoke the remnants of a meal, possibly referencing the artist's consumption of carp prior to creating the work.
Technique & Style
The varied linework, ranging from thick to thin and scribbled to straight, contributes to the dynamic composition.
Artist & collection
