Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Robert Overby. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
" There’s a tally of works made since November 1972, including oils, drawings, and rubber pieces.
This page is a handwritten list on yellow paper. The words are cramped and uneven, written in pencil. Some lines are crossed out or underlined, like "Caravaggio" and "Whistler." There’s a tally of works made since November 1972, including oils, drawings, and rubber pieces. At the bottom, a small note reads "184 point quality."
The artist mentions learning to paint and lists influences like Caravaggio and Homer. The word "gouache" appears in a list of techniques.
Look up gouache to see how this matte, opaque paint differs from watercolor.
Overview
Robert Overby's Untitled is a mixed-media work on paper created in 1973, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work appears to be a handwritten list on yellow paper, detailing the artist's process and influences, including references to Caravaggio and Whistler, as well as a tally of recent artworks.
Technique & Style
The list is written in pencil, with some lines crossed out or underlined, and includes the term 'gouache' among other techniques, suggesting an exploration of different artistic methods.
Artist & collection
