Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Terry Winters. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Terry Winters's 1986 Untitled is a drawing on paper that combines watercolor, gouache, and graphite. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two amorphous shapes suspended in a pale background. The upper shape is a smooth, silvery form, while the lower is a darker, rougher entity. Muted grays and greens dominate the color palette, with dark accents at the bottom.
Technique & Style
Loose, uneven brushstrokes and visible wear on the paper contribute to the work's sketchy, unfinished appearance. The use of watercolor and gouache allows for subtle, layered color effects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Terry Winters is an American painter, draughtsman, and printmaker whose nuanced approach to the process of painting has addressed evolving concepts of spatiality and expanded the concerns of abstract art.
