Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Joseph Piccillo. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1977 drawing by Joseph Piccillo, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a carbon pencil work on board.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features four adjacent portraits, each a close-up of a face. The faces are indistinct due to blurring, yet their forms and expressions remain discernible. One of the portraits is a solid black square, devoid of facial features.
Technique & Style
Executed in carbon pencil on board, the work emphasizes chiaroscuro, with soft gradations of black and white. The artist's use of a simple medium focuses attention on the interplay of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
