Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Marguerite Zorach. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing is a pencil work on paper by Marguerite Zorach, created circa 1928.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man with distinctive features, including round glasses, a mustache, and a bow tie, holding a pipe in his right hand. The subject is rendered in a straightforward, observational manner.
Technique & Style
The artist employed delicate, measured pencil strokes to capture the subject's facial features and attire. The shading is achieved through varying line weights and subtle pressure marks, creating a nuanced, monochromatic representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marguerite Zorach (née Thompson; September 25, 1887 – June 27, 1968) was an American Fauvist painter, textile artist, and graphic designer, and was an early exponent of modernism in America. She won the 1920 Logan Medal of the Arts.
