Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by José Clemente Orozco. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1938 charcoal drawing on gray paper by José Clemente Orozco, a prominent figure in the Mexican Mural Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a twisted arm and hand, conveying a sense of dynamic movement. The subject is rendered in a simplified, expressive manner, focusing on the underlying anatomy and musculature.
Technique & Style
Orozco employed rough, uneven charcoal strokes to create a textured, almost tactile representation of the skin. The technique emphasizes the movement and tension in the arm, capturing a fleeting moment.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Created in 1938, it reflects Orozco's ongoing exploration of the human form and his characteristic expressive style.
Artist & collection
Artist
José Clemente Orozco (November 23, 1883 – September 7, 1949) was a Mexican caricaturist and painter, who specialized in political murals that established the Mexican Mural Renaissance together with murals by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro…
