Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Sylvia Plimack Mangold. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1976 drawing by Sylvia Plimack Mangold, created with synthetic polymer paint, ink, and pencil on paper. The work is characterized by faint, scattered marks on a yellowed sheet.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a grid-lined paper with uneven, subtle marks that may be intentional or random. The artist's use of simple, loose marks contributes to the work's ambiguous nature.
Technique & Style
Mangold employed a range of materials, including synthetic polymer paint, ink, and pencil, to achieve a subtle, layered effect. The grid lines and ruler at the bottom suggest a connection to drafting or measuring techniques.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Created in 1976, it reflects Mangold's practice of careful observation and attention to spatial effects, consistent with her representational style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sylvia Plimack Mangold (born 1938) is an American artist, painter, printmaker, and pastelist. She is known for her representational depictions of interiors and landscapes.
