Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a crayon drawing by John Baldessari. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1988 drawing by John Baldessari, comprising cut-and-taped printed paper with crayon, and ink and crayon on graph paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work juxtaposes two disparate images on graph paper: a simple, hand-drawn chair and a complex, fragmented scene featuring a boat and figures, derived from printed photographs.
Technique & Style
Baldessari combined printed and hand-drawn elements, cutting and reassembling photographic material to create a layered, textured effect.
History & Provenance
The piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Baldessari's diverse practice, which expanded from painting to various media, including printmaking and photography, from the 1960s onwards.
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.
