Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Kay Sage. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, created by Kay Sage in 1961, is a mixed-media drawing combining watercolor, charcoal, cut-and-pasted paper, glass lenses, and printed elements on paper. Now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, it exemplifies Sage's unique blend of Surrealism and architectural themes.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a serene, dreamlike landscape dominated by a pale sky, with smooth, abstracted rock forms in muted grays and blues, and scattered, round glass lens elements. The composition evokes a sense of stillness, suggesting a recollected or imagined space rather than a realistic portrayal.
Technique & Style
Sage employed a layered, collage-like approach, incorporating physical glass lenses and cut-out paper to add depth and texture. The visible edges of the paper elements and the juxtaposition of media contribute to the work's surreal, introspective quality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1961, during the latter part of Sage's active career (1936-1963), *Untitled* is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, reflecting the institution's recognition of Sage's contribution to American Surrealism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katherine Linn Sage (June 25, 1898 – January 8, 1963), usually known as Kay Sage, was an American Surrealist artist and poet active between 1936 and 1963.
