Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by John Baldessari. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1990 drawing by John Baldessari combines cut-and-taped printed paper with crayon, pencil, and felt-tip pen on graph paper, exemplifying his mixed-media approach.
Subject & Meaning
The work features five black-and-white images of people, rearranged and annotated with handwritten notes, suggesting experimentation with composition and potentially, instructions for altering the piece.
Technique & Style
Baldessari's use of collage and mixed media is evident in the cut-and-taped images, graph paper background, and varied drawing tools, creating a layered, textured effect.
Context
This drawing reflects Baldessari's broader practice, which explored the relationship between visual imagery and language, and his expansion into various media beyond painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Anthony Baldessari (June 17, 1931 – January 2, 2020) was an American conceptual artist known for his work featuring found photography and appropriated images.
