Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by José Luis Cuevas. It dates from 1954 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1954 abstract drawing by José Luis Cuevas, executed in ink on paper and currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tall, shadowy figure in a straight, frontal pose. The face is obscured, reduced to a blurred smudge with faintly suggested features, while the body is enveloped in a coarse, dark coat.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose lines bordering on scribbles, the drawing conveys a sense of energetic spontaneity. The coat's texture, achieved in what appears to be a single swift motion, adds to the overall dynamic feel.
History & Provenance
Created in 1954, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
José Luis Cuevas was a Mexican artist, he often worked as a painter, writer, draftsman, engraver, illustrator, and printmaker.
