Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Wifredo Lam. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Wifredo Lam's 1949 work, Untitled, is a mixed-media drawing on paper mounted on canvas, combining oil and charcoal. The piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features hybrid, surreal figures and abstract shapes, reflecting Lam's interest in Afro-Cuban cultural heritage and its spiritual traditions. The work's forms and motifs evoke a sense of dynamic movement and tension.
Technique & Style
Lam's technique blends modernist approaches with personal, expressive elements. The use of oil and charcoal on paper mounted on canvas creates a textured, layered effect, while the abstract shapes and figures recall the influences of artists like Picasso and Matisse.
Context
Created in 1949, Untitled reflects Lam's engagement with early 20th-century art movements and his own cultural background. The work is characterized by a unique fusion of styles and references.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wifredo Óscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla (Chinese: 林飛龍; Jyutping: lam4 fei1lung4; December 8, 1902 – September 11, 1982), better known as Wifredo Lam, was a Cuban artist who sought to portray and revive the enduring Afro-Cuban spirit…
