Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Jo Baer. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1962 drawing by Jo Baer, executed in gouache and pencil on paper, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work's subject is a geometric composition, specifically a square form, which serves as a vehicle for exploring color relationships and spatial depth.
Technique & Style
Baer employs a contrasting palette: a dark, black border outlined in light blue, set against a pale peach background, achieving a subtle yet effective visual tension.
History & Provenance
Created in 1962, the piece is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Artist & collection
Artist
Josephine Gail Baer was an American painter associated with minimalist art. She began exhibiting her work at the Fischbach Gallery, New York, and other venues for contemporary art in the mid-1960s. In the mid-1970s, she…
