
Untitled
1946
This abstract composition features a delicate network of graphite lines arranged across the paper, creating biomorphic forms that suggest organic or figural elements without clear representation. Sparse applications of colored crayon, including yellow, red, and purple marks, punctuate the linear drawing, providing moments of chromatic interest against the predominantly neutral palette. The composition demonstrates Gorky's characteristic approach to abstraction, wherein gestural mark making and spontaneous line work create a sense of movement and spatial ambiguity. The work's open, airy composition allows the paper itself to become an active element, with the spare imagery floating across its surface.
- Medium
- graphite and crayon on paper
- Overall
- Location
- Sotheby's, New York, NY
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby'sView on map
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $30,000 to $40,000
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