Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Sonia Gechtoff. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (1976) is a drawing by American abstract expressionist Sonia Gechtoff, executed in pencil and synthetic polymer paint on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a window with multiple small panes arranged in orderly rows, set against a dark, blurry exterior. A light blue border frames the composition.
Technique & Style
Gechtoff employed pencil and paint to achieve a flat, grid-like representation of the window. The use of lines creates a sense of precision, with techniques akin to cross-hatching contributing to the shading and depth of the piece.
History & Provenance
Created in 1976, the work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
While Gechtoff is known for abstract expressionism, this piece incorporates representational elements (the window) with characteristic attention to geometric pattern and expressive line work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sonia Gechtoff (September 25, 1926 – February 1, 2018) was an American abstract expressionist painter. Her primary medium was painting, but she also created drawings and prints.
