Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jonathan Lasker. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2003 drawing by Jonathan Lasker, created using pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features dense, layered lines and dark shapes, with no clear representation of a specific subject. Vague, blocky forms are visible, but remain ambiguous.
Technique & Style
Lasker's technique involves layering pencil strokes to achieve varying densities, creating areas of intense darkness and empty space. The drawing's texture is characterized by a buildup of lines, resulting in a scratched appearance.
Context
The artist's use of layered lines to build shading is reminiscent of cross-hatching, a technique used to create nuanced tonal values.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jonathan Lasker is an American abstract painter based in New York City whose work has played an integral role in the development of Postmodern Painting. He is represented by Greene Naftali Gallery, New York and by Thaddaeus Ropac.
