Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Joseph Stella. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Joseph Stella, created around 1920, and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man's profile, facing left, with short hair and downcast eyes, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation against a plain off-white background.
Technique & Style
Delicate lines and subtle shading, achieved through the use of silverpoint and pencil on prepared paper, characterize the portrait and add texture and detail to the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Stella was an Italian-born American Futurist painter best known for his depictions of industrial America, especially his images of the Brooklyn Bridge. He is also associated with the American Precisionist movement of the 1910s–1940s.
