Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Michael Venezia, paint, 1970
Untitled, by Michael Venezia, paint, 1970

Untitled is a paint drawing by Michael Venezia. 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 Michael Venezia, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a composition on paper using sprayed synthetic polymer paint and synthetic polymer.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features two rows of simple shapes against a light background, with the top row depicting faint, upright figures and the bottom row showing darker, seated or crouching forms.

Technique & Style

The artist employed spray paint to create the figures, resulting in rough, quick lines. The top figures are faint and ghostly, while the bottom ones are more solid and silhouette-like, primarily in black and white.

Artist & collection

Artist

Michael Venezia

Michael Venezia (1935–2025) was an American artist, born in Brooklyn.

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