Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by José Damasceno. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2002 by Brazilian artist José Damasceno, this untitled work consists of stamped ink applied to a board. The piece belongs to the drawing category and is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The composition is dominated by an off‑white field. A single, thin black line runs vertically through the centre, rendered as a series of short dashes that give it a dotted texture. At the lower edge the line bifurcates into two shorter strokes that angle outward, also composed of dashes, suggesting a subtle sense of depth.
Subject & Meaning
The work’s austerity invites contemplation of line as both a visual and conceptual device. By fragmenting a continuous line into dashes, the artist foregrounds the materiality of the mark and the tension between unity and division.
History & Provenance
Since its acquisition, the drawing has remained in the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s holdings of contemporary drawing practices.
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