Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Tom Levine, oil, 2003
Untitled, by Tom Levine, oil, 2003

Untitled is an oil drawing by Tom Levine. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a mixed-media drawing by Tom Levine, executed in 2003, combining oil pastel, watercolor, charcoal, and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a 4x3 grid of squares, each containing a white, abstracted sailboat form. Variations in boat orientation (left and right-facing) and positioning suggest dynamic movement across the composition.

Technique & Style

Levine's use of multiple mediums achieves a textured, layered appearance. Gray and white backgrounds, accented with yellow, provide a subtle base for the expressive, rough-hewn sailboat shapes.

History & Provenance

Created in 2003, the piece is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Tom Levine

Tom Levine (1945–2020) was an American artist, born in Cincinnati.

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