Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Rosemarie Trockel. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1992 drawing by Rosemarie Trockel, created with ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a solitary hand pointing upwards, with elongated fingers and a thumb pressed against the palm. The hand's rough, bark-like texture and deep shadows convey a sense of weight and resistance.
Technique & Style
Trockel achieved the hand's three-dimensional appearance through layered ink lines, creating a textured, almost tactile effect. The simplicity of the drawing belies its physical presence, suggesting a force pushing against an unseen obstacle.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
