Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Pablo Picasso. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1969, *Untitled* is a ballpoint pen drawing on paper by Pablo Picasso, a pivotal figure in modern art known for co-founding Cubism and his diverse artistic output.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a face characterized by untamed, tangled hair and beard. Expressive features include large, round eyes with swirling internal patterns and a sharply uneven mouth line, suggestive of intense emotion.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, rapid lines in black, blue, and red ballpoint pen, the work exhibits a sketchy, rough quality heightened by the contrast with the plain, light-colored paper.
History & Provenance
*Untitled* is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its significance within Picasso's late-career production and the institution's holdings of modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who spent most of his adult life in France.
