Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Silvia Bächli. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2007 drawing by Swiss artist Silvia Bächli, created with ink on paper. It is a characteristic example of her work in drawing.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing consists of a single, long, thin line that begins at a right angle and gradually fades out towards the right edge of the paper. The line's subtle variations in darkness and width invite close observation.
Technique & Style
The line's unevenness and gradual fading suggest a handmade quality, with visible changes in ink density and application.
History & Provenance
Bächli, born in 1956, has taught at the Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe, since 1993. Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Silvia Bächli (born 1956) is a Swiss visual artist, photographer, and educator. She works primarily in painting and drawing. She has taught art at the Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe (German: Staatliche Akademie der…
