Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by Mira Schor. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1977 drawing by Mira Schor, an American artist known for her contributions to feminist art discourse. The work is a mixed-media piece on rice paper.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines ink, dry pigment, pastel, and size on rice paper, resulting in a textured, layered appearance. The uneven shape and rough texture of the paper contribute to its raw, unpolished quality.
Subject & Meaning
The work's abstract composition features a dirty yellow-brown upper half and a cream-colored lower half with faint, smudged lines. The contrast between the two sections creates a sense of visual tension.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, indicating its significance within the context of modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mira Schor (born June 1, 1950) is an American artist, writer, editor, and educator, known for her contributions to critical discourse on the status of painting in contemporary art and culture as well as to feminist art history and…
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