Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Joel Shapiro. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1988 charcoal drawing on paper by Joel Shapiro, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features abstract, dark shapes on a light background, with some forms leaning against others, creating a sense of instability.
Technique & Style
Shapiro employed rapid, gestural strokes to create the charcoal work, resulting in a mix of straight and twisted lines, with visible marks indicating multiple layers of working.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created in 1988 and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joel Elias Shapiro was an American sculptor. Classified by art critics as a Postminimalist, his works consisted of sculptures composed of simple rectangular shapes. His sculptures were mostly defined through the…
