Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Jim Shaw. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1999 drawing by Jim Shaw, combines gouache, airbrush, and pencil on board. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a group of children in uniform blue shirts, engaged in various quiet interactions beneath a vibrant, star-studded blue sky. Above them, a bold, red, incomplete phrase 'AGONY OF...' hangs, suggesting unspoken emotions or themes.
Technique & Style
Shaw employs bold, flat colors through gouache and airbrush, contrasting with simpler pencil-drawn facial expressions. The composition blends the immediacy of graphic elements with the intimacy of the children's interactions.
History & Provenance
Created in 1999, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jim Shaw is an American artist. His work is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
