1993
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1993 graphite by Martin Puryear, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a simple, tall figure with no face—just smooth curves for a head and body. The lines are thick and confident, like outlines traced in ink. Inside the shape, there’s a faint grid of lighter pencil marks, almost erased, and a few small ovals that could be eyes or just marks. The paper looks rough, patched together with tape, and the colors are muted—mostly browns and tans. The figure’s arms hang straight down, ending in loose, sketchy hands. It feels like a quick study, but the bold lines make it feel intentional. If you like this, check out Martin Puryear for more of his work.
Martin L. Puryear is an American artist known for his devotion to traditional craft. Working in a variety of media, but primarily wood, his reductive technique and meditative approach challenge the physical and poetic…
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