Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a crayon drawing by Mary Beth Edelson. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
In the middle, a big scene shows a group of women and children gathered around a table, like a family meal.
This work is a collage of photos and text. At the top and bottom, there are small black-and-white photos of women’s faces. In the middle, a big scene shows a group of women and children gathered around a table, like a family meal. The colors are mostly dark, with some faded browns and grays.
The text at the bottom lists names of women artists. The title says *Some Living American Women Artists*. This piece was made in 1972.
Look up Mary Beth Edelson to see more of her work.
Overview
Untitled is a 1972 drawing by Mary Beth Edelson, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines cut-and-pasted photographs, text, and other media on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a collage of black-and-white photographs, including a central scene of women and children gathered around a table, flanked by images of women's faces. The text at the bottom lists names of women artists, under the heading 'Some Living American Women Artists'.
Technique & Style
Edelson employed a range of techniques, including collage, drawing with crayon, and typewriting on cut-and-taped paper. The predominantly dark color palette is relieved by faded browns and grays.
Context
Created in 1972, this work reflects the artist's engagement with feminist issues and the emerging women's art movement of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Elizabeth Edelson was an American artist and pioneer of the feminist art movement, deemed one of the notable "first-generation feminist artists".
