Untitled
1989-1990
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charcoal and graphite on two attached sheets of wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 77 x 55.1 cm (30 5/16 x 21 11/16 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
2000.41.8
Art Historical Context
Roberto Caracciolo's *Untitled* (1989-1990) is a striking drawing in charcoal and graphite on two sheets of wove paper, measuring 77 x 55.1 cm overall. Generously donated to the National Gallery of by Werner H. and-Ann Kramarsky, this work belongs to the museum's collection of modern drawings, showcasing the intimate yet bold possibilities of works on. The medium of charcoal graphite lends itself to dramatic contrasts, fluid gestures, and textured depth, while the smooth wove paper provides an ideal surface for intricate layering. Caracciolo's decision to join two sheets expands the compositi...