Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jacob El Hanani, ink, 1997
Untitled, by Jacob El Hanani, ink, 1997

Untitled is an ink drawing by Jacob El Hanani. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1997 drawing by Jacob El Hanani, created with ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a dense, textured pattern of soft blue ink lines that fill the paper, creating a uniform, undifferentiated field. The tightly packed lines overlap, producing a sense of visual density.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by closely spaced, repeating lines that blur together, creating a textured effect. The technique used is reminiscent of cross-hatching, a method involving layered lines to achieve shading and texture.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacob El Hanani

Artist

Jacob El Hanani

Jacob El Hanani (b. 1947) was an Israeli artist, born in Casablanca.

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