Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Louise Bourgeois. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Louise Bourgeois's 1950 drawing, Untitled, is an ink work on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two main forms: a rounded shape above and a striped, seated figure below. The work explores themes common in Bourgeois's oeuvre, including the unconscious and the human figure.
Technique & Style
Thick, confident lines and dense, wavy strokes characterize the drawing. The use of black ink on paper creates a textured, dreamlike atmosphere, with the paper's surface visible in areas.
Context
Although Bourgeois is known primarily for her sculpture and installations, she also worked extensively in two-dimensional media, including drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louise Joséphine Bourgeois (French: ; 25 December 1911 – 31 May 2010) was a French-American artist.
