Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Walter De Maria. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1963 drawing by Walter De Maria is a simple composition on paper created with colored pencil.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two wavy lines, one red and one blue, on a largely empty white background. The red line is positioned near the top, while the blue line traverses the page diagonally from bottom left to right.
Technique & Style
The lines are lightly rendered and sketchy, giving the impression of being quickly executed. The sparse use of colored pencil on an otherwise blank sheet contributes to a sense of looseness and informality.
Context
De Maria's work from this period reflects his involvement with minimal, conceptual, and land art movements in 1960s New York City.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Joseph De Maria (October 1, 1935 – July 25, 2013) was an American artist, sculptor, illustrator and composer, who lived and worked in New York City.
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