Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by José Guerrero. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1960 drawing by José Guerrero, a Spanish artist associated with abstract expressionism. Created with brush and ink on paper, it is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a central rounded form surrounded by jagged strokes and splatters, with varying line thicknesses and visible paper. The imagery is abstract, with the central shape suggestive of a figure but not clearly representational.
Technique & Style
Guerrero employed a range of brushstrokes, from thin lines to heavy, layered marks, achieving a dynamic contrast between black ink and white paper. The loose, expressive style is characteristic of abstract expressionist techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
José García Guerrero (October 29, 1914 – December 23, 1991), better known as José Guerrero, was a Spanish artist, notable for his abstract expressionist paintings, who spent much of his working life in U.S.A.
