Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic drawing by Edward Ruscha. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1989 drawing by Edward Ruscha, an artist associated with the pop art movement. The work combines acrylic, cut-and-pasted black paper, and pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a modern building with a flat roof and triangular overhang, rendered in bold black lines and simple shapes. The structure features numerous windows and columns supporting the overhang, set against a gray sky that lightens towards the top.
Technique & Style
Ruscha employed a mixed-media approach, combining painting and cut-out paper to create the image. This technique results in a simple yet striking representation of the building.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Joseph Ruscha IV (, roo-SHAY; born December 16, 1937) is an American artist associated with the pop art movement.
