Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Emmett Williams. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1962 drawing by Emmett Williams, an American poet and visual artist, created with ballpoint pen and pencil on notebook paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a disorganized list of words and phrases, including everyday objects and abstract expressions, with some circled or crossed out, suggesting a playful or experimental approach to language.
Technique & Style
The drawing's informal, improvisational quality is emphasized by its use of notebook paper with a red grid and a torn edge, giving the impression of a spontaneous, unedited creation.
History & Provenance
Williams created Untitled while living in Europe, where he was associated with the Darmstadt circle of concrete poetry from 1957 to 1959. The work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
Williams's work reflects his involvement with concrete poetry, a movement that explored the visual and material aspects of language.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emmett Williams (4 April 1925 – 14 February 2007) was an American poet and visual artist.
