Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jennifer Bartlett. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1972 drawing by Jennifer Bartlett is a grid-based composition on graph paper, created with pencil and colored pencil. It is a characteristic example of her work, exploring the relationship between structure and expression.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing comprises numerous small sketches of geometric shapes, including triangles and squares, some of which are inverted or connected in unusual ways. Handwritten notes accompany the sketches, indicating Bartlett's investigation into the properties of shapes when their points or edges align.
Technique & Style
Bartlett's use of graph paper and simple drawing tools allowed her to experiment with geometric forms and color in a systematic yet expressive manner, reflecting her blend of conceptual and Neo-Expressionist approaches.
Context
This work is part of Bartlett's broader practice of creating structured compositions, although it diverges from her more well-known use of enamel-coated steel plates arranged in grids.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jennifer Bartlett (née Losch; March 14, 1941 – July 25, 2022) was an American artist and novelist.
