Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Yves Tanguy. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Yves Tanguy, created around 1937, executed in ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a figure with a large head, long neck, and tapering body, its outstretched arms ending in curled hands. The figure's form and movement are conveyed through a single, continuous line, imbuing it with a sense of energy.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of a solitary line achieves a simple yet effective representation of the figure, eschewing additional details and shading. The line's expressiveness and dynamism underscore the artist's skill in capturing form and movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raymond Georges Yves Tanguy (5 January 1900 – 15 January 1955), known as just Yves Tanguy (; French: ), was a French Surrealist painter, known for his abstract landscapes.
