Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jackie Ferrara, ink, 1974
Untitled, by Jackie Ferrara, ink, 1974

Untitled is an ink drawing by Jackie Ferrara. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1974 drawing by Jackie Ferrara, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a hand-drawn plan for a pyramid structure, executed in ink on graph paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing comprises a grid-based diagram with labeled sections (A, B, C, and D) and accompanying measurements, fractions, and arrows. The notation 'TO EDIT' at the bottom left suggests the work was unfinished.

Technique & Style

The drawing's utilitarian appearance is characterized by hurried handwriting and the use of graph paper grid lines. The inclusion of numerical data and directional indicators underscores its functional purpose.

History & Provenance

Dated '6-74' in the top right corner, the drawing is a product of Ferrara's work in 1974. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jackie Ferrara

Artist

Jackie Ferrara

Jackie Ferrara (1929–2025) was an American artist, born in Detroit.

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