Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Le Corbusier. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a portfolio of twenty etchings by Le Corbusier, created in 1964. It is a collection of black-and-white prints held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The etchings feature thick lines, sharp angles, and scribbly patches, achieved through a manual process that allowed for mistakes to remain. The marks convey a sense of spontaneity, as if they were made while thinking through an idea.
Subject & Meaning
The prints evoke city plans or doodles, revealing a rough, playful aspect of Le Corbusier's creative personality, distinct from his work as a renowned architect.
Context
The technique used, likely including drypoint, emphasizes the expressive potential of simple lines, suggesting a connection to the artist's exploratory and improvisational process.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was a French-Swiss architectural designer, painter, urban planner and writer who was one of the pioneers of what is now regarded as modern architecture.
