Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Jim Dine. It dates from 1983 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1983, this untitled drawing by Jim Dine features a singular, crumpled leaf rendered in charcoal and lithographic crayon on colored paper, characterized by its textured, realistic appearance.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a lone, brown and gray leaf with jagged edges and a faded center, set against a light peach background. Its emotional resonance lies in its humble, everyday nature and the suggestion of decay or natural wear.
Technique & Style
Dine employed charcoal and lithographic crayon to achieve a rough, realistic effect. The leaf's shadow and surrounding smudges enhance the sense of depth and handling evident in the soft, worn edges of the paper.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Dine's prolific exploration of drawing and printmaking techniques across mediums during his active career spanning from the 1950s.
Context
This work aligns with Dine's broader practice of exploring everyday objects through varied mediums, often emphasizing texture and the physicality of mark-making.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, the drawing contributes to the institutional recognition of Dine's contributions to post-war American art, particularly in the realms of drawing and printmaking.
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),…
