Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Risaburo Kimura. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Risaburo Kimura’s untitled work, executed in 1969, is a paper drawing that combines watercolor and pencil. The piece belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed as an example of the artist’s experimental approach to mixed media during the late 1960s.
Technique & Style
The artist applied watercolor in loose, uneven washes, allowing pigments to bleed and overlap, while simultaneously introducing fine pencil marks. The juxtaposition of wet, translucent color fields with crisp, linear writing creates a layered surface that suggests rapid, gestural application and a willingness to let chance affect the final composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1969, the work entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings through acquisition (or donation) shortly after its completion, reflecting the institution’s interest in post‑war Japanese artists experimenting with non‑traditional drawing methods. It remains part of MoMA’s permanent collection, accessible for study and exhibition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Risaburo Kimura (1924–2014) was a Japanese artist, born in Kanagawa Prefecture.
