Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a tempera drawing by Markus Lüpertz. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Markus Lüpertz's Untitled, a drawing created circa 1974, is held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in tempera and crayon on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two dark, abstracted forms stacked vertically, the upper one resembling a figure with a hat or hood, while the lower form suggests a seated or crouching person. A background window scene featuring a boat on water is rendered in loose, expressive strokes.
Technique & Style
Lüpertz employed thick, uneven lines and a predominantly dark color palette, achieving a scratchy, textured effect. The application of tempera and crayon is characterized by rough, almost scribbled marks, resulting in an overall sense of spontaneity and expressive intensity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Markus Lüpertz is a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and writer. He also publishes a magazine, and plays jazz piano. He is one of the best-known German contemporary artists. His subjects are characterized by…
