Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by William Leavitt. It dates from 1983 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1983 drawing by William Leavitt, created with pastel and pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a room with a pink armchair on a bright yellow, uneven floor, a tall wooden door, and a divided ceiling. The space feels both intimate and disorienting, with elements like the lone chair and the contrasting ceiling halves suggesting a sense of unease or tension.
Technique & Style
Leavitt's use of pastel allows for a range of textures and tones, from the smooth white ceiling to the rough, dark area. The uneven yellow floor blocks and the juxtaposition of different surfaces add to the drawing's visual complexity.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Leavitt is a conceptual artist known for paintings, photographs, installations, and performance works that examine "the vernacular culture of L.A.
