Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Nankoku Hidai. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1960 drawing by Nankoku Hidai, created with ink on paper mounted on plywood. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features abstract, gray and brown floral forms against a light background, evoking wilting leaves and buds. The indeterminate plant-like shapes are rendered in varying shades of ink, from dark to faint.
Technique & Style
Hidai's use of ink creates a sense of fading or decay, with thick applications resulting in darker areas and thinner applications producing lighter tones. The work's abstract quality resists clear identification of the depicted plant.
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