Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jane Kaplowitz, graphite, 1997
Untitled, by Jane Kaplowitz, graphite, 1997

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jane Kaplowitz. 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 Jane Kaplowitz, created with synthetic polymer paint and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a bespectacled individual seated on a red couch, wearing a vibrant shirt, with a small notebook containing face sketches on their lap. The surrounding environment features a bold pink shape on the wall and a dark curtain.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a vivid color palette, with the red couch and yellow shirt standing out. The overall effect is dynamic, with an emphasis on gestural mark-making.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jane Kaplowitz

Jane Kaplowitz (b. 1949) was an American artist.

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