Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Karen Kilimnik, crayon, 1991
Untitled, by Karen Kilimnik, crayon, 1991

Untitled is a crayon drawing by Karen Kilimnik. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Karen Kilimnik's 1991 drawing, Untitled, is a crayon work on paper held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman's face and shoulders, accompanied by scribbled text that blurs the line between portrait and personal commentary, suggesting a narrative or gossip surrounding the subject.

Technique & Style

Executed in loose, quick crayon lines, the work has a rough, sketchy quality, with the artist's notes and captions integrated into the composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Karen Kilimnik

Karen Kilimnik is an American painter and installation artist.

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