Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Henry Flynt. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This painting is made up of seven sheets with pen drawings and one sheet with colored pencil.
The sheets are filled with intricate lines and patterns. It's interesting that the artist, Henry Flynt, worked on this piece over a long period, from 1960 to around 1970, and then reconstructed it in 1982.
To learn more about similar artworks, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Henry Flynt dating from the early 1960s. The work consists of eight sheets of paper arranged together; seven are covered with pen work and a single sheet incorporates colored pencil. The composition is composed of dense, interlocking lines and repetitive patterns that fill each surface.
Technique & Style
Flynt employed fine pen strokes to create intricate cross‑hatching across the sheets, while the colored‑pencil sheet introduces a subtle hue that contrasts with the monochrome sections. The repetitive linear motifs suggest a systematic, almost diagrammatic approach, emphasizing the hand‑drawn quality of the medium while exploring the visual effects of dense line work.
History & Provenance
The drawing was begun around 1960 and continued to evolve through roughly a decade, reflecting Flynt’s prolonged engagement with the piece. In 1982 the artist reassembled the sheets, effectively reconstructing the work as it is now presented. Untitled is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Artist & collection
