Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Peter Blume. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1933 pencil drawing on paper by Peter Blume, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a contemplative man, adorned with a crown, necklace, and loincloth, holding a scepter. Surrounding objects, including a hat, purse, vase with flowers, and clock, may symbolize his thoughts. The man's expression and the objects' arrangement invite interpretation.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Blume's attention to texture and shading, achieved through detailed rendering and techniques like cross-hatching and stippling, adding depth and dimension to the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Blume was an American painter and sculptor. His work contained elements of folk art, Precisionism, Parisian Purism, Cubism, and Surrealism.
