Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is a drawing by Joseph Stella. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a sanguine drawing on paper by Joseph Stella, dates to circa 1921 and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene young boy with short dark hair and a neutral expression, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt, sitting calmly with his hands in his lap and legs crossed at the ankles, engaging the viewer with a direct gaze.
Technique & Style
Executed in sanguine, the work features a light-colored background contrasted with darker lines and shading, highlighting Stella's use of the medium to achieve a sense of calm through simple, expressive lines.
History & Provenance
Created around 1921, the drawing is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.
Context
While the subject's identity and the drawing's context within Stella's broader oeuvre are not specified, it reflects the artist's ability to convey introspection and tranquility in portrait form.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, the drawing contributes to the museum's holdings of early 20th-century American and European art, though its individual impact or exhibition history is not detailed in the provided information.
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.













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