Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jim Shaw. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1998 drawing by Jim Shaw, held at The Museum of Modern Art. Created with pencil on paper, it presents a complex, monochromatic composition.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a crowded, compartmentalized space with various unsettling scenes, including a sleeping figure, a restrained goat, and a face with a speech bubble containing cryptic, disturbing phrases. The imagery blends dark humor and nonsensical elements.
Technique & Style
Executed entirely in pencil, the work features detailed, high-contrast renderings of eyes, hands, and a shadowy figure, showcasing Shaw's ability to create intricate, evocative scenes within a limited tonal range.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jim Shaw is an American artist. His work is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
