Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Will Insley. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1967 drawing by Will Insley, created with ink and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three simple, geometric buildings with varying proportions, rendered in a childlike, two-dimensional style. The structures are distinguished by their differing heights and widths.
Technique & Style
Insley employed cross-hatching, a technique involving closely packed lines, to create shading and convey depth. This method gives the buildings a sense of solidity despite the absence of color.
Context
As a painter associated with geometric abstraction, Insley's drawing reflects his interest in geometric forms, although it diverges from his typical large-scale works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Will Insley (October 15, 1929 – August 12, 2011) was an American painter, architect, and planner of utopian urban models. As a painter of geometric abstraction, he is known for his large-area geometrical picture elements.
