Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Paul Cadmus. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Paul Cadmus's 1949 drawing, Untitled, is a mixed-media work on colored paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a muscular male figure seated on a rock, with his body turned to the side and legs spread wide. The pose and rendering convey a sense of narrative tension, characteristic of Cadmus's work, which often merges eroticism with social commentary.
Technique & Style
Cadmus employed a range of techniques, combining pencil, gouache, and watercolor to achieve varied textures and shading. The warm-toned paper provides a subtle contrast to the figure, while the lines and strokes range from rough and sketchy to more defined, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Cadmus (December 17, 1904 – December 12, 1999) was an American artist widely known for his egg tempera paintings of gritty social interactions in urban settings.
