Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Martin Puryear. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1993 drawing by Martin Puryear, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in ink wash, conté crayon, and pencil on a collage of colored paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a faceless, upright figure with smooth, curved contours. The absence of facial features and the simplicity of the form invite interpretation.
Technique & Style
The figure is defined by bold, confident lines, while a faint grid of pencil marks and small ovals are visible within its shape. The paper is a rough, taped-together collage with muted earth tones.
History & Provenance
Created in 1993, Untitled is part of Martin Puryear's oeuvre, which explores various media and techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin L. Puryear is an American artist known for his devotion to traditional craft. Working in a variety of media, but primarily wood, his reductive technique and meditative approach challenge the physical and poetic…
