Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Julio González. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1938 drawing by Julio González, is a pen and ink sketch on paper depicting a figure in a state of intense emotional distress.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a person with their head tilted back, mouth open, and eyes closed, conveys a powerful sense of anguish or despair through bold, expressive lines and cross-hatching.
Technique & Style
González employed bold lines, expressive shading, and cross-hatching to create texture and depth, imbuing the work with dynamic energy and tension.
History & Provenance
Created in 1938 by Spanish artist Julio González, a pioneering figure in modern iron sculpture, the drawing is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julio González i Pellicer (21 September 1876 – 27 March 1942), born in Barcelona, was a Spanish sculptor and painter who developed the expressive use of iron as a medium for modern sculpture.
