Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Helen Torr. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1928 charcoal drawing on paper by Helen Torr, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a basket of fruit, likely apples, on the floor, with a chair and table leg in the background. The simple composition invites quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Torr's use of charcoal creates a soft, muted tone, emphasizing the still life's simplicity. The straightforward arrangement focuses attention on the basket and fruit.
Context
This work is characteristic of Torr's oeuvre, which includes still-life paintings and charcoal drawings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Helen S. "Reds" Torr (1886–1967) was an American early Modernist painter nicknamed "Reds" for her hair color. Torr worked alongside her artist husband Arthur Dove and friend Georgia O'Keeffe to develop a…
