Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by John Golding. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1980 pastel drawing on paper by John Golding, a British artist and art scholar. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a juxtaposition of geometric forms and soft colors, with vertical rectangles on the left and a dominant pink area on the right. The contrast between the textured rectangles and the smooth pink area creates a sense of depth.
Technique & Style
Golding's use of pastel on paper results in a soft, serene palette with a mix of warm and cool tones. The textured quality of the rectangles and the velvety appearance of the pink area demonstrate the artist's experimentation with different effects.
History & Provenance
Golding's artistic background includes exposure to modernist and surrealist circles in Mexico, where he was raised, and later studies in art and archaeology at the University of Toronto.
Artist & collection
Artist
Harold John Golding (10 September 1929 – 9 April 2012) was a British artist, art scholar, and curator.
