Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Cady Noland. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1992, this untitled work by Cady Noland consists of a cut sheet of printed paper mounted in a metal frame with dotted edges. Though it is catalogued as a drawing, the piece functions as a printed image that has been physically altered and displayed as a wall-mounted object.
Subject & Meaning
The black‑and‑white composition depicts a suited figure turned away from the viewer, clutching a microphone while addressing an indistinct crowd. The audience is rendered as blurred faces reaching upward, set against a distant cityscape marked by buildings and power lines, suggesting themes of public performance and urban anonymity.
Technique & Style
Noland’s approach involves appropriating a photographic print, cutting it into a rough rectangle, and framing it in metal that emphasizes the paper’s torn edges. This manipulation blurs the line between photograph and drawing, foregrounding the materiality of the image as part of its conceptual content.
History & Provenance
The work entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains on view. Its acquisition date and prior ownership are not publicly detailed, but its inclusion in MoMA’s holdings underscores its relevance within early‑1990s contemporary art practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cady Noland is an American sculptor, printmaker, and installation artist who primarily works with found objects and appropriated images.
