Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Mira Schendel. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Mira Schendel's 1964 'Untitled' is an oil transfer drawing on paper, exemplifying her experimental approach to art. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a thick black line, a large red smear with swirling scribbles, and uneven edges, evoking a mood rather than depicting a recognizable subject. The abstract composition explores the intersection of language and visual art.
Technique & Style
Schendel's oil transfer technique yields a layered, uneven texture, with the red area appearing raw and almost scraped. The marks are non-representational, contributing to the work's abstract, expressive quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mira Schendel (June 7, 1919 – July 24, 1988) was a 20th-century Brazilian contemporary artist.
