Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Angelo Ippolito. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Angelo Ippolito's 1976 drawing, Untitled, is a mixed-media work on board featuring cut-and-pasted photo-reproductions and pencil marks.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts disparate scenes: a woman in a short dress holding an object, a red wagon on a hill, and another woman reclining on a couch, accompanied by chickens. These juxtaposed images create a dreamlike narrative.
Technique & Style
Ippolito employed collage techniques, combining simple black-and-white images with colored elements. Pencil marks, including cross-hatching, add texture to the work, reflecting his color-focused approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1976, Untitled reflects Ippolito's engagement with collage during a period when his practice was characterized by color field oils and contributions to New York's postwar art scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Angelo Ippolito (7 November 1922 – 29 October 2001) was an American painter best known for color field oils on canvas that have been exhibited and collected internationally, as well as for his central role in…
