Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Ray Johnson. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1988 drawing by Ray Johnson is a simple, informal ink sketch on paper, currently held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tilted glass with a straw, its bottom edge rendered jaggedly to suggest breakage. The title 'Broken glass' is scrawled in the corner, reinforcing this interpretation. A few loose lines inside the glass imply condensation or drips.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, rapid style, the drawing features a simple black outline and minimal detail, giving it a spontaneous, almost doodle-like quality.
History & Provenance
Dated May 12, 1988, the drawing is a characteristic work from Ray Johnson's oeuvre, which often explores everyday subjects with a minimalist approach.
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…
