Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Magdalena Abakanowicz. It dates from 1996 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1996 charcoal drawing on paper by Magdalena Abakanowicz, a Polish artist known for her work in sculpture and fiber art. The piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a dense, abstract form created through layered charcoal strokes, evoking a sense of heaviness and obscurity. The subject is ambiguous, with the twisting lines and shadows suggesting a wrapped or buried object.
Technique & Style
Abakanowicz employed thick, rough charcoal lines to build up the form, creating textured areas and pockets of lighter gray where the paper remains visible. The technique produces a dense, tactile quality, characteristic of her experimental approach to materials and form.
Artist & collection
Artist
Magdalena Abakanowicz (Polish pronunciation: aba-ka-NO-vich; 20 June 1930 – 20 April 2017) was a Polish sculptor and fiber artist.
