Untitled
1964
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1964
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1964 charcoal by Brice Marden, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two rows of dark, rough shapes stacked side by side. The lines are uneven, almost like scribbles or scratches, but they form blocks that look slightly three-dimensional. The background is a flat, light brown paper, making the dark marks stand out sharply. The artist used layers of charcoal, pencil, and colored pencil to build up these shapes. The texture looks almost like something you’d feel—grainy and uneven. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.
