Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Ray Johnson. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1989 drawing by Ray Johnson, held at The Museum of Modern Art. Created with ink on paper, it presents a simple representation of a common object.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a mailbox in a basic outline, accompanied by the handwritten text 'THE MAILBOX' and the date '2.2.89.' This everyday object is elevated to the status of art through its presentation on a plain white page.
Technique & Style
Johnson's use of minimal ink and simple lines results in a clean and straightforward composition. The sparse application of ink emphasizes the uncomplicated nature of the subject.
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…
