Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal painting by the Neo Expressionist artist Robert Longo. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1982 painting by Robert Longo, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a mixed-media work comprising painted wood and paper elements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting juxtaposes a close-up of a blank, white face with a modern, geometric building, linked by stark contrasts and simple shapes. A faint red mark on the face's cheek adds a touch of color to the otherwise monochromatic composition.
Technique & Style
Longo employed a graphic style characterized by bold lines and sharp contrasts, using charcoal, graphite, and ink on paper, alongside a lacquer finish on painted wood. The result is a striking visual effect that underscores the disconnection and connection between the face and building.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Longo is an American artist, filmmaker, photographer and musician. Longo became first well known in the 1980s for his Men in the Cities drawing and print series, which depict sharply dressed men and women…
