Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jackson Pollock. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing by Jackson Pollock, created around 1940, is a work on paper executed in black colored pencil. It is an early example of the artist's experimentation with gestural mark-making.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing is densely populated with small, rapid sketches that evoke a range of subjects, including animals, buildings, and faces. While some larger figures are discernible, the majority of the marks are tiny and scattered, creating a sense of visual complexity.
Technique & Style
Pollock's use of black pencil yields a range of loose, expressive lines and scribbles, with many areas filled in using tiny dots and lines. The resulting texture is dense and intricate, with overlapping shapes contributing to the overall sense of visual busyness.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art, representing an early stage in Pollock's development as an artist, prior to his adoption of the drip technique that would later become a hallmark of his work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Jackson Pollock (; January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an American painter.
