Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Per Kirkeby. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1985 work by Per Kirkeby is a mixed-media drawing on paper, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The artist combined oil, watercolor, ink, crayon, and pencil to achieve varied textures. Thick, impasto applications of paint create raised surfaces, while other areas appear more sketch-like and loose.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a shadowy, amorphous form near a dark, uneven surface, with a suggested ground or floor below. The image is abstract and open to interpretation, with bold, gestural strokes dominating the composition.
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…
