Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Lee Krasner. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Lee Krasner's 1938 'Untitled' is an oil on paper drawing that showcases her early experimentation with color and form. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a still life with a table, glass, bowl of fruit, and vase, accompanied by two figures. The scene is distorted, with objects and figures rendered in a simplified, non-realistic manner.
Technique & Style
Krasner employed bold, flat colors and rough brushstrokes, characteristic of her developing style. The thick application of paint, potentially approaching impasto, adds texture to the work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1938, 'Untitled' reflects Krasner's early training at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, and under Hans Hofmann, whose Cubist influences are evident in her work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lenore "Lee" Krasner (born Lena Krassner; October 27, 1908 – June 19, 1984) was an American painter and visual artist active primarily in New York whose work has been associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement.
