Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by James Rosati. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1976 drawing by James Rosati, is a composition of cut-and-pasted ragboard on masonite and grayboard, characterized by geometric simplicity.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a light-colored square containing thin, straight lines that suggest a flat, abstracted structure with slanted walls and a roof, devoid of representational content.
Technique & Style
Rosati employed a distinctive technique of cutting and pasting paper shapes onto a board, resulting in a minimalist, two-dimensional arrangement of pale yellow-beige and slightly darker gray tones.
History & Provenance
The piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Rosati was an American abstract sculptor. He is best known for creating an outdoor sculpture in New York: a stainless steel Ideogram that was located in the World Trade Center Plaza.
