Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lucy McKenzie, graphite, 2011
Untitled, by Lucy McKenzie, graphite, 2011

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Lucy McKenzie. It dates from 2011 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2011 drawing by Lucy McKenzie, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is part of a boxed set that includes various items such as a catalogue, scarf, badge, and canvas bag.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a cat with a human face, dressed in attire that includes a white coat, black tie, and dark pants. The cat's calm demeanor and tucked-in paws give it a posed, portrait-like quality.

Technique & Style

McKenzie employed pencil and colored pencil on paper to create the work, using simple colored pencils to achieve soft grays and browns. The lines are characterized as clean but loose, contributing to the overall effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lucy McKenzie

Lucy McKenzie is a Scottish artist based in Brussels.

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