Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Olav Christopher Jenssen. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The date "1993" and the name "Olav Christopher Jenssen" are written in the corner, suggesting the artist made this sketch.
This sketch shows a simple, rough drawing of a chair and a small circle that might be a head or a lightbulb. The lines are thin and uneven, like a quick doodle. The paper is light yellow and has a few faint stains.
The date "1993" and the name "Olav Christopher Jenssen" are written in the corner, suggesting the artist made this sketch. It looks like something jotted down fast, not polished.
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Overview
Olav Christopher Jenssen produced a modest ink drawing in 1998, now part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. The work is untitled and consists of a quick, informal sketch rendered on light‑yellow paper.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a rudimentary chair rendered with thin, uneven lines, accompanied by a small circle that may suggest a head or a light source. The sparse imagery invites viewers to contemplate everyday objects reduced to their most basic forms.
Technique & Style
Executed with ink on paper, the drawing displays a spontaneous hand, evident in the irregular strokes and occasional faint stains on the support. The limited palette and sketch‑like quality emphasize immediacy over finished detail.
History & Provenance
The piece bears the artist’s signature and the date “1993” in the lower corner, indicating its creation period. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings sometime after its completion, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s contemporary drawing holdings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Olav Christopher Jenssen is a Norwegian artist. Jenssen is considered one of the most acclaimed contemporary Norwegian artists, with a significant international career. He has lived and worked in Berlin for years. From…
