Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by William Copley. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1994 drawing by William Copley, created with felt-tip pen and charcoal on paper. It is a simple, expressive representation of a bedroom scene.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two people in a bed, surrounded by a few everyday objects, including a lamp, a pitcher, and a hat. The scene is rendered in a straightforward, unadorned manner, with an emphasis on basic forms.
Technique & Style
Copley's use of quick, sketchy lines and a focus on shapes over details gives the drawing a raw, unfinished quality. The combination of felt-tip pen and charcoal adds to the expressive, spontaneous feel of the work.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Copley's work spans multiple artistic disciplines, including painting, writing, and art entrepreneurship, and is associated with late Surrealism and early Pop art.
Artist & collection
Artist
William N. Copley (January 24, 1919 – May 7, 1996) also known as CPLY, was an American painter, writer, gallerist, collector, patron, publisher and art entrepreneur. His works as an artist have been classified as late…
