Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Michael Graves, graphite, 1982
Untitled, by Michael Graves, graphite, 1982

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Michael Graves. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1982 drawing by Michael Graves, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in colored pencil and pencil on colored transparentized paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a bright yellow room with simple furnishings, including a table with a pitcher and cup, a lamp, and a chair. The exterior view shows geometric buildings, trees, and a sky with wavy lines, rendered in soft, muted colors.

Technique & Style

Graves used colored pencils on specialized paper to achieve a clean and precise effect. The exterior buildings are characterized by a geometric, simplified quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Michael Graves

Michael Graves (1934–2015) was an American artist.

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