Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Robert Arneson. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1977 drawing by Robert Arneson is a mixed-media work on paper, created with conté crayon and pencil.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man's head, with his eyes cast downward and a neutral expression, set against a soft, creamy white background. The subject's dark, unkempt hair frames his face, which is rendered in rich, earthy tones.
Technique & Style
Arneson employed cross-hatching and stippling techniques to create texture and depth in the subject's hair and facial features, adding dimensionality to the work.
Context
As a prominent figure in the California Funk art movement, Arneson's experimental approach to materials and form is reflected in this drawing, which sits within a broader practice centered on ceramic sculpture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Carston Arneson (September 4, 1930 – November 2, 1992) was an American sculptor and professor of ceramics in the Art department at University of California, Davis for nearly three decades.
