Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Robert Mothé. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Robert Motherwell's 1967 drawing, Untitled, is an ink work on paper exemplifying his abstract expressionist style.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a few black lines on a light background, with a thick vertical line intersected by two thinner horizontals, evoking a sense of simplicity and ambiguity that invites interpretation of the space between the lines.
Technique & Style
The uneven, quickly drawn lines and jagged edge where the ink blurs demonstrate Motherwell's spontaneous and expressive approach to mark-making, characteristic of his work as a painter and printmaker.
History & Provenance
The work is signed and dated '67 by the artist, and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Motherwell's significance among the New York School of abstract expressionists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Motherwell (January 24, 1915 – July 16, 1991) was an American abstract expressionist painter, printmaker, and editor of The Dada Painters and Poets: an Anthology.
