Untitled 1967

heddasterne

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, NY, US

rippled sketch texture

shape in negative space

natural shape and form

natural formation

shading to add clarity

silhouette design

organic shape

old engraving style

organic pattern

natural form

Hedda Sterne's 1967 *Untitled* drawing is a striking example of Abstract Expressionism, a style that emphasized gestural mark-making. The artwork utilizes a dense, textured application of graphite to depict a seemingly floating, undefined form, leaving the viewer to interpret its meaning. This piece is a testament to Sterne's mastery of line and tone, creating a sense of depth and movement within the confines of the paper. The work is currently held in the Museum of Modern Art's collection in New York City, a fitting location for an artwork that embodies the spirit of American Modernism.