Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Stephen Greene. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1968 drawing by American artist Stephen Greene is a mixed-media work on mulberry paper, combining various techniques and materials.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a simple, blocky airplane with a single propeller, accompanied by a small figure lying on the ground below, rendered in loose, sketchy lines and muted colors.
Technique & Style
Greene employed a range of media, including pencil, cut-and-pasted paper, gouache, and watercolor, to create a spontaneous, doodle-like effect, with bright orange accents providing visual contrast.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, representing Greene's output during a period when he was exploring abstract and figurative styles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stephen Greene (September 19, 1917 – November 18, 1999) was an American artist known for his abstract paintings and in the 1940s his social realist figure paintings.
