Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Roman Opalka. It dates from 1981 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing created by Roman Opalka around 1981, using ink on paper. It is a rectangular work held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a dense arrangement of handwritten numbers in a range of gray tones, creating a textured surface. The numbers are written in a small, cursive script, with varying darkness that adds subtle contrast.
Technique & Style
Opalka's use of numerical sequences is a hallmark of his practice, and this work exemplifies his approach. The numbers fill the entire space, creating a sense of depth and visual interest through their arrangement and tonal variation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Roman Opałka (Polish: ; 27 August 1931 – 6 August 2011) was a French-born Polish painter, whose works are mostly associated with conceptual art.
