Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Nora Speyer, charcoal, 1996
Untitled, by Nora Speyer, charcoal, 1996

Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Nora Speyer. It dates from 1996 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1996 drawing by Nora Speyer, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a charcoal and cut-and-pasted paper work on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two arms reaching towards each other, with fingers nearly touching. The dark, detailed hands contrast with the light, loosely drawn bodies, evoking a sense of connection.

Technique & Style

Speyer employed a mix of charcoal and cut-and-pasted paper to create the image, combining rough strokes with smooth shapes. The contrast between the solid hands and ghostly figures draws the viewer's eye.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nora Speyer

Nora Speyer (b. 1923) was an American artist.

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