Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jörg Immendorff, watercolor, 1993
Untitled, by Jörg Immendorff, watercolor, 1993

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Jörg Immendorff. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1993 drawing by Jörg Immendorff, a German artist associated with the Neue Wilde movement. Created with gouache, watercolor, and pencil on paper, it is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man standing on an airplane with "LIBERTY" on its tail, holding a glowing orb. A smaller figure is at the plane's front, and a shark-like creature emerges from the bottom-left. The scene is set against a warm yellow background with a sun and scattered notes.

Technique & Style

The work features bright, playful colors and a sense of energy. The use of gouache, watercolor, and pencil creates a vibrant, dynamic image with loose, expressive elements, such as the scribbled notes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jörg Immendorff

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.

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