Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Jörg Immendorff. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1995 drawing by Jörg Immendorff, a German artist associated with the Neue Wilde movement. The work is executed in gouache, watercolor, and pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a weary figure in red attire carrying a heavy box, set against a cluttered studio backdrop with paint splatters and an unfinished canvas. Scribbled text around the edges, including 'I DROVE ALL NIGHT', suggests a sense of exhaustion and frustration.
Technique & Style
Immendorff's style in Untitled combines loose, expressive lines with more detailed renderings, such as the figure's face. The color palette is bold, featuring bright reds, yellows, and blacks, which contrasts with the overall feeling of fatigue.
History & Provenance
Created in 1995, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Jörg Immendorff, born in 1945, was a painter, sculptor, stage designer, and art professor who died in 2007.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jörg Immendorff (14 June 1945 – 28 May 2007) was a German painter, sculptor, stage designer and art professor. He was a member of the art movement Neue Wilde.
