Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jim Nutt. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, created by Jim Nutt in 1998, is a pencil work on colored paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene face with wavy hair set against a background of densely packed, tiny triangles. The triangles may evoke various interpretations, such as a forest floor or a field of arrows.
Technique & Style
Nutt employed a range of pencil shading techniques to create depth and dimension in the face and the patterned background. The varying line weights and densities contribute to the overall visual effect.
History & Provenance
Jim Nutt, a founding member of the Chicago Imagists, studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His work is associated with the surrealist movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
James T. Nutt (born November 28, 1938) is an American artist who was a founding member of the Chicago surrealist art movement known as the Chicago Imagists, or the Hairy Who. Though his work is inspired by the same pop…
