Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Andy Warhol. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Andy Warhol's 'Untitled' is a pencil drawing on notebook paper, created circa 1962. It is a simple representation of a Campbell's Tomato Soup can.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a Campbell's Tomato Soup can with a clean and bold label, featuring the product name in block letters. Warhol's use of everyday objects as subjects reflects his interest in consumerism and mass media.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its straightforward and unadorned style, with the can rendered in light pencil lines against a plain background. The simplicity of the drawing suggests it may have been a quick study.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Warhol's practice of incorporating everyday materials into his art and blurring the lines between high and low culture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andy Warhol ( ; born Andrew Warhola Jr.; August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American artist and filmmaker.
