Untitled
1995
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graphite and ink on brown wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 33 x 45.7 cm (13 x 18 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky
Accession Number
2000.41.4
Art Historical Context
Michael Brennan's *Untitled* (1995) is a compelling example of late-20th-century drawing, with graphite and ink on brown w paper. Measuring 33 x 45.7 cm, this intimate work exemplifies the artist's exploratory approach, where the absence of a title invites viewers to engage directly with its forms, lines, and textures. Created during a period when contemporary artists increasingly embraced drawing as a medium for raw expression and process, Brennan's piece reflects the era's interest in abstraction and mark-making. The choice of brown wove paper—a smooth, toned support—enhances the drawing's ...