Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Dhruva Mistry in 1984.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Untitled

Dhruva Mistry , 1984

Untitled is a drawing by Dhruva Mistry. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This drawing from 1984 is part of Dhruva Mistry’s process for a huge bull sculpture. It’s a technical drawing, not finished art—just a careful step before the real thing.

Mistry spent a whole month making this one. It helped him turn a small clay model into a massive outdoor piece.

Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of his work.

Overview

This 1984 drawing is a technical study by Dhruva Mistry for a large-scale bull sculpture. It is one of two drawings created to facilitate the enlargement of a small plaster model.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing relates to a monumental bull sculpture commissioned for the Liverpool International Garden Festival. Mistry's work often draws on diverse influences, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Western art traditions.

Technique & Style

The drawing demonstrates Mistry's technical skill and attention to detail, having taken a month to complete. It represents a crucial step in translating a small-scale model into a large outdoor sculpture.

History & Provenance

Mistry created the drawing as part of his process for the Liverpool commission. The artist had recently completed an MA at the Royal College of Art in London, where he had studied on a British Council scholarship.