Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a crayon drawing by Seymour Lipton. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1961 drawing by Seymour Lipton, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated figure wearing a hat and coat, rendered in loose, expressive lines that convey a sense of informality.
Technique & Style
The crayon on paper technique used here produces soft, smudgy lines, giving the drawing a spontaneous, rough quality.
Context
As a sketch, this work likely represents a rapid idea or study rather than a fully developed composition.
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…
