Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by May Stevens. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1970 drawing by May Stevens, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines gouache, felt-tip pen, and pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two identical bald men with glasses and large bellies, each holding a chubby curly-haired child. The men and children are dressed in bold red and blue. The scene is set against a divided background, with blue above and red below.
Technique & Style
The figures are rendered in simple lines, with detailed additions such as glasses and curls. The colors are applied flatly and boldly, without shading, characteristic of the gouache medium and felt-tip pen.
Artist & collection
Artist
May Stevens was an American feminist artist, political activist, educator, and writer.
