Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Suzan Frecon. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1999 drawing by Suzan Frecon, features a singular, irregular shape set against a light background. Executed in gouache on burnished paper, the work showcases a distinctive visual simplicity.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is a rudimentary, curved rectangle with a notch removed from one side. Its meaning is not explicitly defined, leaving interpretation open to the viewer's response to its geometric abstraction.
Technique & Style
Frecon employed gouache, characterized by its opaque, thick yet translucent quality, on burnished paper, which lends a smooth, slightly glossy surface. The dark brown, heavy lines with wobbly edges contrast with the flat, matte color that preserves the paper's texture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1999 by Suzan Frecon, an American artist with formative training in France and the U.S., Untitled is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
Reflecting Frecon's background in painting and her New York base, Untitled situates itself within late 20th-century abstract and geometric art practices, distinguished by its restraint and the tactile qualities of its medium.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, Untitled contributes to the institutional recognition of Frecon's work within the broader narrative of contemporary American art, though its specific influence or broader cultural impact is not broadly highlighted in available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Suzan Frecon (born 1941 in Mexico, Pennsylvania) is a contemporary artist who lives and works in New York.
