Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jim Shaw. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1990 drawing by Jim Shaw, created using colored pencil on three pieces of printed paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three scenes of people in a room with large windows, where groups gather around tables while children play nearby. The soft color palette and layered lines evoke a sense of quiet domesticity.
Technique & Style
Shaw's technique involves layering colored pencil lines on printed paper to build up shapes and forms. The resulting scenes appear connected yet unfinished, suggesting a narrative in development.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jim Shaw is an American artist. His work is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
