Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Peter Saul. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1989 drawing by Peter Saul, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a complex, layered work created with felt-tip pen and pencil on transparentized paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a dense tangle of figures, some animal-like with human faces, others abstract shapes with eyes and limbs. Some figures hold signs bearing messages like 'HOPE' and 'WAR', suggesting themes of conflict and aspiration.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of felt-tip pen and pencil on transparent paper creates a dense, overlapping composition. Thick, scratchy lines and varying densities of mark-making add to the work's visual complexity.
Context
This work is characteristic of Peter Saul's style, which often incorporates elements of satire, social commentary, and expressive figuration.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Saul is an American painter. His work has connections with Pop Art, Surrealism, and Expressionism. His early use of pop culture cartoon references in the late 1950s and very early 1960s situates him as one of the…
