Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Benode Behari Mukherjee. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Benode Behari Mukherjee, created circa 1963 using cut-and-pasted paper and colored paper on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a figure with a red lower body and brown upper body, with bent right arm and extended left arm, set against a light beige background. The use of different textures and colors creates depth and contrast.
Technique & Style
Mukherjee employed collage techniques, using cut paper shapes to create a layered, dimensional effect. This approach adds complexity to the figure.
Context
As a pioneer of Indian modern art and Contextual Modernism, Mukherjee's work engages with environmental and architectural elements, reflecting his interest in murals as a significant medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Benode Behari Mukherjee (7 February 1904 – 11 November 1980) was an Indian artist from West Bengal state.
