Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Jane Kaplowitz. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1998, this untitled work by Jane Kaplowitz combines oil stick, synthetic polymer paint, and pencil on paper. Classified as a drawing, it is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a shirtless figure holding a firearm, aimed toward the right edge of the sheet. The person’s expression is calm, bordering on a smile, contrasting with the weighty presence of the weapon, suggesting a tension between leisure and seriousness.
Technique & Style
Kaplowitz applies thick, gestural strokes that make the colors vibrate against one another. The figure is outlined in a stark blue line that resembles marker work, while the surrounding field of bright yellow appears laid down quickly, creating a vivid, flat background.
History & Provenance
Since its acquisition, the piece has remained in the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it is displayed as an example of Kaplowitz’s exploration of color, form, and figurative abstraction.
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