Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Tobias Putrih, graphite, 2003
Untitled, by Tobias Putrih, graphite, 2003

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Tobias Putrih. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 2003 pencil drawing by Tobias Putrih, is a monochromatic, hand-crafted work on paper, characterized by densely packed, short pencil strokes on a light background.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a face, with two prominent, shape-defining areas suggestive of eyes, inviting interpretation of its minimalist, line-based representation of human features.

Technique & Style

Putrih employed meticulous, short pencil strokes, akin to cross-hatching techniques, to build depth, shadows, and form without the use of brushes or additional colors.

History & Provenance

Created in 2003, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Tobias Putrih

Tobias Putrih (b. 1972) was a Slovenian artist, born in Kranj.

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