Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Jean Tinguely. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Numbers and notes are scattered around—things like "1/2 RPM" and "1450"—as if the artist was figuring out how it works.
This sketch looks like a messy but careful drawing of a machine with lots of gears, wheels, and wires. The lines are loose and wobbly, like someone scribbled fast but still showed the parts clearly. Numbers and notes are scattered around—things like "1/2 RPM" and "1450"—as if the artist was figuring out how it works.
The date "Tinguely '67" is scrawled in the corner, showing this was made in 1967. The drawing feels like a mix of a blueprint and doodle, full of energy but not perfect.
If you like this kind of playful engineering art, check out Jean Tinguely.
Overview
Untitled is a 1967 drawing by Jean Tinguely, held at The Museum of Modern Art. Created with felt-tip pen and ballpoint pen on paper, it depicts a complex mechanical device.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing represents a machine comprising various components such as gears, wheels, and wires. Annotations like '1/2 RPM' and numerical values suggest a functional or operational aspect, blurring the line between a technical diagram and a spontaneous sketch.
Technique & Style
Tinguely's loose, expressive lines and irregular forms convey a sense of dynamic energy. The mix of precise annotations and freehand drawing creates a tension between technical precision and improvisational freedom.
History & Provenance
The work is dated 'Tinguely '67', confirming its creation in 1967. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Tinguely was a Swiss sculptor best known for his kinetic art sculptural machines that extended the Dada tradition into the later part of the 20th century.
