Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Manfred Pernice, watercolor, 1997
Untitled, by Manfred Pernice, watercolor, 1997

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Manfred Pernice. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Manfred Pernice's Untitled, a drawing from 1997, is a mixed-media work held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Technique & Style

The artwork is a collage of cut-and-pasted printed and painted paper on cardstock, with additional watercolor and pencil marks. The combination of materials and techniques creates a layered, puzzle-like effect against a white background.

Subject & Meaning

Four large, boldly colored squares dominate the composition, each containing faint pencil sketches of architectural forms, such as lighthouses or buildings. The squares are overlaid with lightly drawn circles and lines, suggesting an unfinished or exploratory quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Manfred Pernice

Manfred Pernice (b. 1963) was a German artist, born in Hildesheim.

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