Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jake Berthot. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1984 drawing by American artist Jake Berthot, created with ink, crayon, and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features dark ink blobs with light outlines, and partially obscured pencil sketches of figures and jagged lines at the bottom right. The imagery is non-figurative, with the exception of the faintly visible sketches.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its loose, expressive style, with ink that appears to have been applied quickly, resulting in drips and smudges. The artist did not attempt to erase or clean up the drawing, embracing its spontaneous nature.
History & Provenance
Created in 1984, Untitled is an early work in Berthot's 36-year career, during which his art remained non-figurative initially. The drawing is now held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jake Berthot (1939–2014) was an American artist whose abstract paintings contained elements of both the minimalist and expressionist styles.
