Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Max Weber. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1930, this untitled work by Max Weber is executed in gouache on paper mounted to board. The piece is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed as a representative example of Weber’s early drawing practice.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a seated woman with dark hair, dressed in a plain green garment. She faces the viewer directly, her hands folded in her lap, and her steady gaze establishes an intimate connection that draws attention to her expression and demeanor.
Technique & Style
Weber employs gouache, a water‑based medium that yields opaque, matte color, applied to paper affixed to a rigid board. The medium’s texture contributes subtle surface variation, while the restrained palette and simplified forms emphasize the figure’s presence over decorative detail.
History & Provenance
After its creation, the drawing entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s interest in documenting Weber’s contributions to American modernism during the interwar period.
Artist & collection
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