Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Wobbe Alkema, graphite, 1928
Untitled, by Wobbe Alkema, graphite, 1928

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Wobbe Alkema. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1928 drawing by Wobbe Alkema, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines various techniques and media on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features abstract shapes and a pasted newspaper fragment with text and a faint image, creating a juxtaposition of real and drawn elements.

Technique & Style

Alkema used ink, pencil, and cut-and-pasted newspaper to create a composition of contrasting lines and shapes, with the lines suggesting tension and interaction.

Context

The work showcases the artist's experimentation with mixed media and abstract forms, characteristic of early 20th-century avant-garde practices.

Artist & collection

Artist

Wobbe Alkema

Wobbe Alkema (1900–1984) was a Dutch artist, born in Nieuw-Buinen.

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