Untitled
1960
charcoal
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
About the artist
Artist
Lee Bontecou
Lee Bontecou was an American sculptor and printmaker and a pioneer figure in the New York art world.
See the richer artist page1960
charcoal
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1960 charcoal by Lee Bontecou, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a dark, round shape in the center of a blank page. Around it, thin lines spread out like cracks or splinters, fading into the white background. The edges of the black circle look rough, almost jagged. The artist used simple tools—charcoal and pencil—to create this stark, empty feel. The lines around the circle aren’t random; they look like they’re pushing outward, as if something is breaking apart. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
Lee Bontecou was an American sculptor and printmaker and a pioneer figure in the New York art world.
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