1983
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1983 watercolor by Rosemarie Trockel, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a simple figure crouching on lined paper. The person’s face is blank, with just two dots for eyes and a small mouth. They’re holding a lopsided pitcher, like it’s about to tip over. The artist used quick, uneven lines—no fancy shading. The paper’s grid shows through, making the whole thing feel rough and fast. Try looking up watercolor to see how artists use thin washes of paint like this.
Rosemarie Trockel is a German conceptual artist. She has made drawings, paintings, sculptures, videos and installations, and has worked in mixed media. From 1985, she made pictures using knitting-machines. She is a…
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