Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic drawing by Philip Guston. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Philip Guston, created in 1980, the year of his death. It is executed in acrylic and ink on board and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a complex network of thick black lines and smudges against a pale background. Some forms evoke everyday objects like shoes or bricks, but remain ambiguous.
Technique & Style
The work's raw, sketch-like quality is characterized by the bleeding of ink into the acrylic paint, creating urgent, expressive lines. This contrasts with Guston's earlier abstract style, marking a late shift towards bold, figurative representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip Guston was a Canadian and American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman.
