Untitled

Untitled

Willem de Kooning

1968

charcoal

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This charcoal drawing on transparentized paper features a nude figure, rendered in loose, expressive lines. The subject's face is tilted upwards, with their mouth open and eyes looking off to the side. Their body is depicted in a relaxed pose, with one arm hanging down and the other bent at the elbow. The artist's use of charcoal creates a sense of movement and energy in the drawing, with bold lines and gestural marks that convey a sense of spontaneity. The transparentized paper adds a layer of depth and texture to the work, allowing the charcoal to stand out against a subtle background. For more works by the artist who created this piece, explore the art of Willem de Kooning.

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