Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Hedda Sterne. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1965 drawing by Hedda Sterne, created with pencil and charcoal on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman's profile, wrapped in a scarf, with wild hair blending into the surrounding strokes. The loose, expressive lines convey a sense of energy and spontaneity.
Technique & Style
Sterne employed rapid, overlapping pencil lines to build up the subject's forms, resulting in a sketchy, unfinished appearance. The technique imbues the drawing with a sense of immediacy and movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hedda Sterne was a Romanian-born American artist who was an active member of the New York School of painters.
