Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Richard Mayhew. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Richard Mayhew's 1994 work, Untitled, is a drawing on paper that combines watercolor and pastel. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an abstract landscape at dusk, with a vibrant orange and yellow sky above a terrain of deep purples, blues, and greens. The work reflects Mayhew's heritage and interests in jazz and the performing arts.
Technique & Style
Mayhew employed watercolor and pastel, allowing the colors to blend and merge on the paper. The resulting effect is dreamy and abstract, with varying textures and levels of softness and definition.
History & Provenance
Mayhew, an American artist of Native and African American descent, created the work in 1994 while living and working in California.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Mayhew (April 3, 1924 – September 26, 2024) was an American landscape painter, illustrator, and arts educator, of Native and African American descent.
