Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Dan Flavin. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1967 drawing by Dan Flavin, comprising two sheets of paper with ink stripes. It is part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features hand-drawn pink and gold stripes on white paper, serving as a study for a later neon installation. The bold, electric colors contrast with the plain paper.
Technique & Style
Executed in ink, the stripes exhibit a clean yet slightly shaky quality, characteristic of hand-drawn lines. The work's simplicity and use of color relate to Flavin's minimalist aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Created in 1967, Untitled is a precursor to Flavin's sculptural installations using fluorescent and neon lights, for which he is best known.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Nicholas Flavin Jr. (April 1, 1933 – November 29, 1996) was an American minimalist artist famous for creating sculptural objects and installations from commercially available fluorescent light fixtures.
