Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by Lucas Samaras. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1961 drawing by Lucas Samaras, a Greek-born American artist known for experimenting with various mediums and techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a bald man with dark eyes, his features blurred by smudged pastel lines. A thin, straight mouth is partially obscured by a blue streak, set against a swirling background of blues, reds, and greens.
Technique & Style
Samaras used pastel on colored paper, creating a dreamy, unfinished effect. The soft, smearable pastel pigment produces bright yet fuzzy colors, characteristic of the medium's expressive qualities.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Samaras (Greek: Λουκάς Σαμαράς; September 14, 1936 – March 7, 2024) was a Greek-born American photographer, sculptor, and painter.
