Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Bart van der Leck. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1917 drawing by Bart van der Leck, created with gouache and pencil on paper. It exemplifies the artist's geometric style and is characteristic of the De Stijl movement.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features blocks of primary colors and black, arranged unevenly against a light background. The composition emphasizes the colors and forms themselves, rather than representing a realistic subject.
Technique & Style
Van der Leck's use of gouache and pencil results in bold, non-blended colors and varied line weights. The brushstrokes appear rough and spontaneous, contributing to the work's abstract, non-representational quality.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It was created during van der Leck's involvement with De Stijl, a movement he co-founded with Theo van Doesburg and Piet Mondrian.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bart van der Leck (26 November 1876 – 13 November 1958) was a Dutch painter, designer, and ceramicist. With Theo van Doesburg and Piet Mondrian he founded the De Stijl art movement.
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