Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Jim Dine. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1973 drawing by American artist Jim Dine, created with graphite, charcoal, and crayon on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a large metal clamp, likely a C-clamp, rendered in detail with visible threads on the screw and a flat base. The clamp is set against a dark background that lightens towards the edges.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the drawing showcases Dine's attention to texture and form. The use of varying shades of gray creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jim Dine (born June 16, 1935) is an American visual artist. Dine's work includes painting, drawing, printmaking (in many forms including lithographs, etchings, gravure, intaglio, woodcuts, letterpress, and linocuts),…
