Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a silver drawing by Bruce Nauman. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1989 work by American artist Bruce Nauman, comprising a stack of cut-and-taped gelatin silver prints. It is an example of his diverse practice across various mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a series of black-and-white photographs showing two animals, possibly deer or dogs, in various poses, arranged nose-to-tail. The images are rough and snapshot-like, suggesting a focus on the concept rather than photographic quality.
Technique & Style
Nauman constructed Untitled as a model for a large-scale sculpture that was never realized. The stacked arrangement of the photographs creates a sense of weight and unease, highlighting the tension between the individual images and their collective form.
Context
Nauman's work often explores the relationship between simple ideas and their transformation into complex art forms, a theme evident in Untitled.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bruce Nauman (born December 6, 1941) is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range of media including sculpture, photography, neon, video, drawing, printmaking, and performance. Nauman lives near Galisteo, New Mexico.
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