Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Dennis Oppenheim. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1968 work by Dennis Oppenheim, combines disparate materials on cardboard, integrating a topographical map, scale plan, typewritten text, and various drawn elements to create a multifaceted drawing.
Subject & Meaning
The piece juxtaposes a mapped route on a frozen lake (marked by red lines) with a humorous, fictitious 'international date line' (a wiggly orange line), subverting cartographic conventions with a playful twist.
Technique & Style
Oppenheim employs a range of techniques: cut-and-paste map elements, typewritten text, and hand-drawn lines (in crayon, felt-tip pen, and pencil) alongside synthetic polymer paint, blending precision with informal, whimsical touches.
History & Provenance
Created in 1968, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dennis Oppenheim was an American conceptual artist, performance artist, earth artist, sculptor and photographer.
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