Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic drawing by Ken Price. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1991, this untitled work combines ink, acrylic and colored pencil on paper. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The composition presents an interior space that opens onto an urban vista, rendered with a restrained palette and careful line work.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a modestly furnished room—a red couch, a chair, a table—against a light green wall and brown floor. A large window with a red frame reveals a cityscape of varied buildings, their façades hinted at in pink, blue and yellow. The juxtaposition of interior calm and external activity suggests a quiet contemplation of urban life.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a mixed-media approach: ink outlines define the architecture, while acrylic washes provide flat areas of color, and colored pencil adds texture and detail. The combination yields a crisp yet soft visual language, balancing graphic precision with painterly surface.
History & Provenance
Acquired by the Museum of Modern Art shortly after its completion, the piece has remained in the museum’s holdings. Its inclusion in MoMA’s collection reflects the institution’s interest in works that explore everyday environments through experimental media.
Context
Produced in the early 1990s, the drawing aligns with a broader trend of artists investigating domestic interiors as sites of personal and social reflection. The use of bright, non‑naturalistic colors for the city view echoes contemporary concerns about the mediated perception of urban spaces.
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