Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Mell Daniel, watercolor, 1970
Untitled, by Mell Daniel, watercolor, 1970

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Mell Daniel. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a drawing by Mell Daniel, created in 1970, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in crayon, watercolor, and ink on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a dense, zigzag pattern of brown and green lines, evoking a woven fabric or maze. The muted colors, with browns appearing faded and greens standing out, create a sense of visual tension.

Technique & Style

The combination of crayon, watercolor, and ink gives the drawing a rough, hand-drawn quality. The lines are not smooth, but rather wobbly, suggesting a spontaneous and expressive creative process.

Artist & collection

Artist

Mell Daniel

Mell Daniel (1899–1975) was an American artist.

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