Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Mamoru Sakagawa, graphite, 2002
Untitled, by Mamoru Sakagawa, graphite, 2002

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Mamoru Sakagawa. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Mamoru Sakagawa's Untitled, created in 2002, is a drawing held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in synthetic polymer paint and pencil on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man walking to the right, with his head turned slightly to the left, dressed in a dark jacket, blue jeans, and brown shoes. The figure is set against a plain white background, conveying a sense of simplicity.

Technique & Style

The man's body is rendered in various shades of brown, gray, and blue, with some areas treated more abstractly than others. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of movement and energy.

Artist & collection

Artist

Mamoru Sakagawa

Mamoru Sakagawa (b. 1979) was a Japanese artist.

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