Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by James Bishop. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2002 drawing by James Bishop, combines oil, pencil, and colored pencil on paper to depict a simple interior corner with a window. Characterized by light, wobbly lines and pale hues, the work has a spontaneous, unfinished quality.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a mundane room corner, with two walls, a floor, and a window frame. The emphasis on everyday, unremarkable space suggests a focus on the ordinary and potentially the artist's observation of domestic environments.
Technique & Style
Bishop employs thin, uneven strokes, bordering on scribbles, in pale whites, grays, and beige. The loose, quick technique gives the work a sketch-like appearance, prioritizing immediacy over polish.
History & Provenance
Created in 2002 by James Bishop, an American artist based in France since 1957 and a 1970 Guggenheim Fellow, the work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Daniel Bishop (October 7, 1927 – February 16, 2021) was an American painter.
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