Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Steve DiBenedetto, graphite, 2002
Untitled, by Steve DiBenedetto, graphite, 2002

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Steve DiBenedetto. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2002 drawing by Steve DiBenedetto, created with pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features two large, rounded figures with long, entwined appendages, surrounded by smaller, wavy forms that blend into the background. The imagery is ambiguous, with possible interpretations including human figures wrapped in cloth or abstracted forms.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by dense, overlapping lines that create varying shades and textures. The artist achieved depth and dimensionality through layered, repeated strokes, a technique related to cross-hatching.

Artist & collection

Artist

Steve DiBenedetto

Steve DiBenedetto (b. 1958) was an American artist, born in The Bronx.

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