Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Leonora Carrington. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1943 drawing by Leonora Carrington, a British-Mexican surrealist artist, created with watercolor, gouache, and pencil on colored paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a black bird on a hand holding a hooked fish, above a woman's head with blue hair and a white mask. A green vase or urn below contains a nest with eggs, a skull, and a key, suggesting a complex interplay of symbols.
Technique & Style
The work combines realistic and fantastical elements, with a warm brown background. The use of watercolor and gouache creates depth and texture, highlighting the composition's intricate details.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Carrington was a key figure in the Surrealist movement and later became involved in Mexico City's women's liberation movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Leonora Carrington (6 April 1917 – 25 May 2011) was a British and Mexican surrealist painter and novelist.
