Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Hernan Bas. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (2004) is a mixed-media drawing by Hernan Bas, combining gouache, oil, watercolor, and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a solitary young man clad in a dark coat, standing beneath a bare tree against a backdrop of rain-streaked sky. The somber atmosphere suggests an internal turmoil mirroring the external storm.
Technique & Style
Bas employs a distinctive layering technique, allowing the paper's visibility to remain, evoking an unsettling, unconsolidated memory. Thin, layered colors contribute to a dense, heavy mood.
History & Provenance
Created in 2004, the piece is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
The mixed-media approach, particularly the layering for depth, relates to glazing techniques used by other artists to achieve similar visual and emotional effects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hernan Bas is an artist based in Miami, Florida. He graduated in 1996 from the New World School of the Arts in Miami.
