Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Robert Longo. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2003 charcoal drawing by Robert Longo, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It visually represents a massive explosion through a predominantly black and white palette.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a mushroom cloud explosion, conveying raw power and intensity. A ring of fire at the cloud's base amplifies the scene's chaos and destructive energy.
Technique & Style
Longo's use of charcoal achieves a textured, depthful effect, guiding the viewer's gaze into the explosion's core. Contrast between dark and lighter charcoal shades suggests the blast's intense heat.
History & Provenance
Created in 2003, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
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…
