Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Mel Bochner. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Mel Bochner's 1975 drawing, Untitled, is a work on paper executed in ink and pencil. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two black shapes, a rough hexagon and a smaller irregular form, connected to the paper's edges by thin pencil lines, suggesting they are suspended. A note in the corner, 'Study for Double Pentagon,' indicates the work is a preparatory sketch.
Technique & Style
Bochner's use of simple shapes and lines reflects his association with Conceptual Art, a movement that emphasized ideas over traditional aesthetics.
History & Provenance
Created in 1975, Untitled is a product of Bochner's exploration of conceptual ideas through simple, geometric forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
Melvin Simon Bochner (August 23, 1940 – February 12, 2025) was an American conceptual artist.
