Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Jonathan Borofsky. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1982 drawing by Jonathan Borofsky, created with ink and gouache on paper. It is a dynamic representation of a figure in motion, characterized by loose, expressive lines and a sense of energy.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a blurred figure leaping or running, with outstretched arms and bent legs, set against a backdrop of a large, swirling circle and scribbled lines, suggesting themes of movement and the human condition.
Technique & Style
Borofsky employed ink and a light wash of gouache to achieve a rough, energetic effect, capturing the sense of motion through loose, sketchy lines.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art, created by American artist Jonathan Borofsky, born in 1942, who is known for exploring themes of movement and the human condition in his work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jonathan Borofsky (born December 24, 1942) is an American sculptor and printmaker who lives and works in Ogunquit, Maine.
