Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Per Kirkeby. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1986 watercolor and ink drawing by Per Kirkeby, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
As an abstract work, the piece's meaning is interpretative, conveyed through expressive color and brushwork rather than representational content.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines bold, varied brushstrokes with a palette dominated by greens, purples, and blacks, accented with yellow and gray. Techniques yielding contrasting transparency and texture (thick opaque to thin translucent) create depth and layering.
History & Provenance
Created in 1986, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Per Kirkeby was a Danish painter, poet, film maker and sculptor. His works have been exhibited worldwide and are represented in many important public collections, including the Tate, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum…
