Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Robert Cumming. It dates from 1983 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (1983) is a watercolor and pencil drawing on paper by Robert Cumming, an artist known for interdisciplinary works that combine scientific and art historical themes.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts four simple, unevenly stacked empty bowls on a flat surface, characterized by smooth interiors and rough edges, with some bowls slightly tilted. The subject's meaning is not explicitly stated, leaving interpretation open, though the emphasis on everyday objects may suggest a commentary on the mundane or the relationship between objects.
Technique & Style
Cumming employed loose, quick watercolor brushstrokes, allowing the pigment to bleed into the paper, and supplemented the work with pencil. The muted color palette features earthy tones, grays, and pale blues, set against a background of dark, wavy shapes and faded, shadow-like patches.
History & Provenance
Created in 1983, *Untitled* is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Hugh Cumming (October 7, 1943 – December 16, 2021) was an American painter, sculptor, photographer, and printmaker best known for his photographs of conceptual drawings and constructions, which layer meanings…
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