Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Maria Brunner, 1999
Untitled, by Maria Brunner, 1999

Untitled is a drawing by Maria Brunner. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1999 drawing by Maria Brunner, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Executed in carbon paper transfer on transparentized paper, the work depicts an entangled arrangement of three shoe pairs.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of Untitled is a tangle of six shoes, rendered in dark, prominent lines against a light beige background. The chaotic, intertwined composition may suggest themes of disorder, multiplicity, or the everyday made unusual.

Technique & Style

Brunner utilized carbon paper transfer to achieve thick, wavy lines with a pressed, slightly fuzzy appearance, evoking the texture of a heavily rubbed sketch. This technique contributes to the drawing's dynamic, almost kinetic quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1999, Untitled is currently held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, where it remains part of the institution's holdings.

Context

While specific contextual influences on Untitled are not detailed here, Brunner's broader body of work (accessible through separate inquiry) may offer insights into the themes and styles that informed this piece.

Artist & collection

Artist

Maria Brunner

Maria Brunner (b. 1962) was an Austrian artist, born in Lienz.

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