Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Nicole Eisenman. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1998 drawing by Nicole Eisenman, created with ink on gessoed paper. It is a figurative work that showcases the artist's distinctive style.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a cartoon-like child standing in water, with three boats carrying nude figures in the background. The child's raised arms and sad expression convey a sense of distress or protest.
Technique & Style
Eisenman employed thick ink lines and rough brushstrokes to achieve a detailed yet messy effect. The drawing combines simple, childlike representations of the boats and figures with more exaggerated features, such as the child's face.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art. Eisenman, a French-born American artist, has received notable awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and MacArthur Fellowship, for her work in oil painting and sculpture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicole Eisenman (born 1965) is a French-born American artist known for her oil paintings and sculptures.
