Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Raymond Pettibon. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1989 drawing by Raymond Pettibon is an untitled work on paper, created with ink and colored ink. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man seated on the floor, playing a saxophone, with a hat and collared shirt. Text in the top-left corner reads, 'LEARNING TO TALK AT LESTER'S KNEE. HE UTTERED A BREATHY, 'AH!' EXPRESSIVE OF COMPLETE GRATIFICATION.' The image and text together suggest a narrative or anecdotal theme.
Technique & Style
Pettibon's drawing style is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors. The plain white background emphasizes the central figure and text.
History & Provenance
Raymond Pettibon, born Raymond Ginn in 1957, is an American artist associated with punk culture and fine art. He gained recognition in the early 1980s for his work on posters and album art for SST Records, a label founded by his brother.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raymond Pettibon (born Raymond Ginn, June 16, 1957) is an American artist who lives and works in New York City.
