1967
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1967 graphite by Hannah Wilke, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows two big, rounded shapes that look like heads from the side. One head has a red circle with lines inside it, like a target or a magnifying glass. The other head has a long, thin line across its face, and both heads are connected by a wavy line. The background is mostly empty, with a light brown band near the bottom. The red circle with cross-hatching (tiny parallel lines) stands out as the only detailed part. It’s the only spot where the artist added texture instead of smooth lines. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
Hannah Wilke (born Arlene Hannah Butter; was an American painter, sculptor, photographer, video artist and performance artist. Her work is known for exploring issues of feminism, sexuality and femininity.
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