Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Donald Judd. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1976 drawing by Donald Judd is a pencil work on colored paper, exemplifying the artist's minimalist aesthetic through its simplicity and geometric clarity.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a centered box with straight lines and right angles, emphasizing the autonomy of the form and its relationship to the surrounding space.
Technique & Style
Executed in a straightforward and unadorned manner, the drawing showcases Judd's focus on material honesty and unmediated perception, characteristic of minimalist art.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Judd's significant contribution to the development of minimalism, as outlined in his influential 1964 essay 'Specific Objects'.
Artist & collection
Artist
Donald Clarence Judd (June 3, 1928 – February 12, 1994) was an American artist associated with minimalism.
