1960
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1960 ink by Harry Bertoia, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows five simple shapes made of lines and dots. On the left are stacked, wavy forms that look like folded fabric or reeds. In the middle, a few shapes resemble seeds or leaves—some dotted, some smooth. On the right, two tall, skinny trees stand next to a round, spiky ball. The lines are light and sketchy, like quick pencil strokes. The artist used thin, repeated lines to build up shadows and texture. It feels like a study for something bigger, maybe furniture or sculptures. The paper has a soft, uneven look, like rice paper. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists use layers of lines to create depth.
Harry Bertoia (March 10, 1915 – November 6, 1978), son of Giuseppe Antonio Bertoia and Maria Secunda Mussio, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and modern furniture designer.
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