Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Osvaldo Romberg. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (1984) is a gouache and pencil drawing on paper by Osvaldo Romberg, an Argentine artist with a global practice spanning Israel, Philadelphia, New York, and Brazil. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features three colored blobs—orange, green, and purple—arranged linearly, each labeled with its pigment composition. A note at the bottom explains the color sequence as secondary colors in tonal value order, highlighting Romberg's exploration of color theory.
Technique & Style
Romberg employed gouache for its matte, opaque qualities and pencil for handwritten annotations. The piece showcases a mix of precise color labeling and loose, expressive smears, reflecting a blend of technical experimentation and artistic spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1984, the work is characteristic of Romberg's interdisciplinary approach as an artist, curator, and professor. It is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Osvaldo Romberg (Hebrew: אוסוולדו רומברג; 28 May 1938 – 26 November 2019) was an Argentine artist, curator, and professor. He lived and worked in Israel, Philadelphia, New York, and Isla Grande, Brazil.
