Untitled
2005
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2005
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2005 charcoal by Marcel Odenbach, held at Museum of Modern Art.
The painting depicts a grand, ornate interior space with large columns and archways. The columns are tall and slender, with intricate carvings at their bases. The archways are adorned with ornate details, and the walls are painted a warm, golden color. In the foreground, a series of benches or pews are arranged in rows, facing towards the back of the room. The benches are simple in design, with a flat seat and backrest. The floor is made of stone or marble, and is polished to a high shine. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of grandeur and elegance, suggesting a place of worship or important gathering. To learn more about the artist's use of cut-and-pasted printed paper, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
