Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Richard Lindner. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1942 watercolor and ink drawing on paper by Richard Lindner, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art. The work features a fantastical, hybrid creature in vibrant colors.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a rooster with disparate, surreal attributes: a red face, black antlers, and multicolored feathers. The combination of animal and human-like elements (such as sun-faced wings) creates a unique, dreamlike figure.
Technique & Style
Lindner employed watercolor and ink to achieve a playful, expressive quality. The signed work showcases his distinctive, quirky hybrid-style drawing approach, blending realism with fantastical elements in bold, clashing colors.
History & Provenance
Created in 1942, the drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. While not emblematic of a renowned style, it exemplifies Lindner's individual artistic voice.
Context
Within Lindner's oeuvre, Untitled aligns with his exploration of hybrid forms, often blending human and animal characteristics in unexpected ways. This approach reflects the artist's interest in the surreal and the unconventional.
Legacy
As a representative of Lindner's quirky and surreal drawing style, Untitled contributes to the broader recognition of his unique artistic contributions, particularly in the realm of mid-20th-century figurative art with surrealist undertones.
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