Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ueda Sōkyū, ink, 1953
Untitled, by Ueda Sōkyū, ink, 1953

Untitled is an ink drawing by Ueda Sōkyū. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a drawing by Ueda Sōkyū, created around 1953. It is an ink work on paper, held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a bird on a branch and a cat with a curled tail, rendered with simple, bold lines. The subjects are defined by the contrast between black ink and light paper.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a spontaneous technique, using quick, loose strokes to capture the forms of the bird and cat. The work's simplicity is characterized by its limited color palette and expressive linework.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ueda Sōkyū

Ueda Sōkyū (1900–1968) was a Japanese artist.

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