Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a crayon drawing by Seymour Lipton. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1952 drawing by Seymour Lipton, created with crayon on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a large bird, possibly a turkey, sitting on a flat surface. The bird's body is rendered with loose lines, its head turned to the side, and its feathers suggested with short strokes.
Technique & Style
The crayon on paper technique gives the drawing a soft, smudged appearance, with some areas blending together to create a sketch-like effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Seymour Lipton was an American abstract expressionist sculptor. He was a member of the New York School who gained widespread recognition in the 1950s. He initially trained as a dentist but focused on sculpture from…
