Untitled
1979
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1979
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1979 charcoal by Joel Shapiro, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a simple shape on a light background. It looks like a rough box with thick black lines—two vertical sides, a slanted top, and a diagonal line inside. The paper has some smudges and wear, like it’s been handled a lot. The lines are uneven but bold, almost like they were drawn quickly. The artist used charcoal, which makes the lines dark and slightly fuzzy. If you like this, check out Joel Shapiro.
