Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Ray Johnson. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1970 assemblage by Ray Johnson combines various materials, including printed paper, a dollar bill, and postage stamp, on a painted paperboard base.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a collaged shirt with black fabric, white polka dots, and four-leaf clovers, featuring empty pockets and a decorated collar. A dollar bill is attached to the front, labeled 'Midnight Cowboy'.
Technique & Style
Johnson's use of diverse materials, such as gouache, ink, and pencil, creates a layered, textured effect. The incorporation of everyday objects, like currency and stamps, blurs the line between art and mundane items.
History & Provenance
Untitled is held at The Museum of Modern Art, representing Johnson's work in a prominent collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raymond Edward "Ray" Johnson was an American artist. Known primarily as a collagist and correspondence artist, he was a seminal figure in the history of Neo-Dada and early Pop art and was described as "New York's most…
