1945
crayon
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1945 crayon by Xavier Guerrero, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two figures standing side by side, both wearing long robes and head coverings. The figure on the left holds a baby, while the figure on the right holds an object that might be a baby or a bundle. The drawing is made with black crayon on orange-red paper. The figures are drawn in simple lines, with minimal detail. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. The use of a single color for the background and the simple drawing style create a sense of intimacy and focus on the figures. The painting's simplicity and use of a single color remind me of the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
Xavier Guerrero (December 3, 1896, San Pedro de las Colonias, Coahuila – June 29, 1974, Mexico City) was one of the pioneers of the Mexican muralism movement in the early 20th century.
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