Untitled
1946
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1946
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1946 graphite by Gray Foy, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing is packed with tiny, overlapping figures and objects. Some look like people dancing or playing instruments, while others resemble animals, plants, or tools. The shapes are sharp and angular, with lots of white space between them. Everything seems to be moving in different directions at once. The artist used just pencil on paper, filling the whole sheet with careful lines. The way the figures stack and overlap creates a busy, almost chaotic feel. If you like this style, check out Gray Foy.
Gray Foy (August 10, 1922 – November 23, 2012) was an American artist who created a visionary body of drawings from 1941 to 1975.
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