Untitled
1985
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 page1985
charcoal
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1985 charcoal by Lee Bontecou, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a twisted, tunnel-like shape made of sharp lines and dark shadows. The edges look jagged and uneven, like metal or rough fabric. There’s a sense of movement, as if something is pulling or stretching the form apart. The artist used layers of pencil and charcoal to build up the texture, making it look almost three-dimensional. The paper itself has a warm tone, which makes the dark lines stand out even more. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
Lee Bontecou was an American sculptor and printmaker and a pioneer figure in the New York art world.
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