Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Rosemarie Trockel, ink, 1991
Untitled, by Rosemarie Trockel, ink, 1991

Untitled is an ink drawing by Rosemarie Trockel. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1991 drawing by Rosemarie Trockel, created with black ink on transparentized paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a bald, naked figure standing with legs apart and one hand on their head. The figure's neutral expression and relaxed posture convey a sense of calm. The plain background emphasizes the figure.

Technique & Style

The use of black ink on transparentized paper gives the drawing a distinct appearance. The simplicity of the medium and the plain background focus attention on the figure.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Rosemarie Trockel

Artist

Rosemarie Trockel

Rosemarie Trockel is a German conceptual artist. She has made drawings, paintings, sculptures, videos and installations, and has worked in mixed media. From 1985, she made pictures using knitting-machines. She is a…

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