Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Peter De Francia. It dates from 1978 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1978 charcoal drawing on paper by Italian-British artist Peter De Francia, characterized by a dynamic, jumbled scene of multiple figures and objects, executed in a loose, expressive style.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a central seated figure, a prone figure on the floor, and a third figure working in the background, conveying a sense of energy and movement among the subjects.
Technique & Style
De Francia employed varied charcoal pressure to achieve texture and depth, with bold lines and shading creating a sense of volume and weight, reflective of influences from socialist and expressive artistic traditions.
History & Provenance
Created in 1978, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, highlighting De Francia's prominence as an artist and educator, notably as Professor of Painting at the Royal College of Art (1972-1986).
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Laurent de Francia (25 January 1921 – 19 January 2012) was an Italian-British artist, who was Professor of Painting at the Royal College of Art (RCA), London, from 1972 to 1986.
