Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Juan Muñoz, oil, 1984
Untitled, by Juan Muñoz, oil, 1984

Untitled is an oil drawing by Juan Muñoz. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Juan Muñoz's 1984 drawing, Untitled, is an oilstick work on plastic sheet mounted on brown paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two dark, blocky forms resembling chairs or seats against a tan background. Muñoz, who considered himself a 'storyteller,' used simple shapes to convey meaning.

Technique & Style

Muñoz employed oilstick, a soft waxy crayon, on an unconventional surface, resulting in scratchy, uneven lines. The raw, unpolished marks and worn paper contribute to the work's rough texture.

History & Provenance

Muñoz, a Spanish artist known for his work in various mediums, created Untitled in 1984. He later received Spain's Premio Nacional de Bellas Artes in 2000 before his death in 2001.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Juan Muñoz

Artist

Juan Muñoz

Juan Muñoz (17 June 1953 – 28 August 2001) was a Spanish sculptor, working primarily in paper maché, resin and bronze.

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