Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Mário Cravo Júnior. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Mário Cravo Júnior, created in 1956, combining multiple media on light paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features five rough, gestural figures: four animal-like forms and one human figure. The animals are depicted in dark ink and crayon, while the human is colored in pale green and red, with exaggerated limbs.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a mix of media, including ink, watercolor, pencil, and possibly crayon. The use of different materials creates contrasting effects, with ink producing sharp lines and watercolor yielding soft washes. The overall style is loose and gestural, with an emphasis on expressive lines and bold shapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mário Cravo Júnior was a Brazilian sculptor, designer, and painter. He was part of the first generation of plastic artists in the city of Salvador, along with artists such as Carybé and Genaro de Carvalho. He worked as…
