Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Joseph Stella in 1908.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Joseph Stella , 1908

Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Joseph Stella. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a charcoal drawing on paper created by Joseph Stella in 1908, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a nocturnal city street scene, with tall buildings and glowing windows shrouded in a thick, smoke-like atmosphere. A streetlight casts a dim glow, and long shadows contribute to the quiet, mysterious ambiance.

Technique & Style

Stella employed loose, scratchy charcoal lines to convey the darkness, allowing the paper to show through in places and enhancing the sketchy texture. The technique used is reminiscent of scumbling, a method for creating texture with charcoal.

Artist & collection

Artist

Joseph Stella

Joseph Stella was an Italian-born American Futurist painter best known for his depictions of industrial America, especially his images of the Brooklyn Bridge. He is also associated with the American Precisionist movement of the 1910s–1940s.

Museum

Museum of Modern Art

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