Untitled
1986
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1986
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1986 charcoal by Adrian Piper, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows three figures standing close together. The middle figure is naked, facing forward with arms at their sides. The other two figures are dressed in suits, looking straight ahead. The background looks like a newspaper with headlines and ads. The artist drew directly on old newsprint, mixing news stories with the figures. The lines are rough and sketchy, almost like a quick study. Look up scumbling to see how artists create texture with charcoal.
