Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Benode Behari Mukherjee. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing created by Benode Behari Mukherjee around 1967, combining various materials such as cut-and-pasted paper, fabric, chord, and pencil on board.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tall figure with raised arms, wearing a blue helmet and red straps, constructed from diverse materials including brown paper, black sleeves, and thin strips for legs, surrounded by scraps of newspaper, yellow cloth, and a small green bag.
Technique & Style
Mukherjee employed a collage technique, gluing different materials together to form the composition, showcasing his experimental approach to art.
Context
As a pioneer of Indian modern art and Contextual Modernism, Mukherjee's work often emphasized environmental and architectural subtleties, with his experience in mural art likely influencing his compositional style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Benode Behari Mukherjee (7 February 1904 – 11 November 1980) was an Indian artist from West Bengal state.
