Untitled
1999
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1999
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a tall, thin figure standing on a narrow base. The person’s face is blurred, almost like a smudge, and their body looks stiff and angular. The clothes are dark and simple, with a long coat that fades into the background. The whole drawing feels rough, like it was done quickly with loose strokes. The artist left their name and the year—1999—in the corner, almost as an afterthought. The colors are muted, mostly grays and browns, with just a hint of red splatters in the top right. If you like this style, check out the artist Walter Pichler.
