Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Jim Nutt. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1968 by Jim Nutt, this untitled drawing combines various materials and techniques on paper. It showcases the artist's experimental approach to visual representation.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a reclining nude figure surrounded by disparate objects, including a suitcase, statue, dress, and boxes. The arrangement suggests a narrative or symbolic connection between the figure and the objects.
Technique & Style
Nutt's use of mixed media, including pencil, cut-and-pasted printed paper, pressure-sensitive tape, and gouache, creates a layered and textured composition. The loose, gestural lines and incorporation of collage elements contribute to the work's dynamic, improvisational feel.
Context
As a founding member of the Chicago Imagists, also known as the Hairy Who, Nutt was part of a group influenced by surrealism and pop culture. This drawing reflects his engagement with these artistic currents while developing a distinct visual language.
Artist & collection
Artist
James T. Nutt (born November 28, 1938) is an American artist who was a founding member of the Chicago surrealist art movement known as the Chicago Imagists, or the Hairy Who. Though his work is inspired by the same pop…
