Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Sherrie Levine. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Sherrie Levine, created in 1979, composed of cut-and-pasted printed paper and pencil on paper. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is a dark, indistinct figure set against a shadowy, muted background. The overall appearance suggests a preliminary or exploratory work, potentially inviting interpretation of its deliberate roughness.
Technique & Style
Levine employed a combination of techniques: cutting and pasting printed paper to form the base, and simple pencil lines to outline the figure, evoking a sense of tracing or sketching. The edges of the composition are intentionally rough.
History & Provenance
Created in 1979, Untitled is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its recognition within the realm of contemporary art.
Context
Given its creation in the late 1970s, Untitled may relate to broader artistic movements of the time that explored appropriation, minimalism, or the deconstruction of traditional artistic practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sherrie Levine is an American photographer, painter, and conceptual artist. Some of her work consists of exact photographic reproductions of the work of other photographers such as Walker Evans, Eliot Porter and Edward Weston.
