Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Pat Andrea. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Pat Andrea’s 1968 drawing, executed in colored pencil, pencil, and crayon on paper, presents a solitary figure seated in a chair. The work resides in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Its composition balances a modest interior setting with a figure whose attire and surroundings are rendered in loose, gestural marks.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure appears largely nude, covered only by a loosely draped, stippled fabric that suggests modesty without fully concealing the body. A hat perched on the head is adorned with a collage of miniature images, creating a juxtaposition between the personal and the collective, hinting at themes of identity and memory.
Technique & Style
Andrea employs rapid, scribble‑like lines and cross‑hatching to model volume, allowing the drawing’s surface to remain lively and unfinished. The use of colored pencil and crayon introduces subtle tonal variations, while the collage on the hat is rendered with meticulous detail, providing a focal contrast within the overall sketchy approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1968, the drawing entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings as part of its post‑war American art acquisitions. Its inclusion reflects MoMA’s interest in experimental drawing practices of the late 1960s, a period marked by interdisciplinary exploration and the blurring of fine‑art boundaries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pat Andrea is a Dutch contemporary painter and sculptor. He is one of the representatives of the New Subjectivity.
