Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Raymond Saunders. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1970 drawing by Raymond Saunders combines crayon, pencil, and cut-and-pasted paper on paper to create a complex, layered composition.
Subject & Meaning
The work features abstracted faces and figures amidst a tangle of lines, colors, and textures, with elements like numbers and a red heart suggesting multiple references.
Technique & Style
Saunders' technique blends drawing, collage, and assemblage, using a range of materials to achieve a dense, dynamic visual field with varied textures and colors.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Saunders' significance as an American artist known for sociopolitical themes and multimedia works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raymond Jennings Saunders (October 28, 1934 – July 19, 2025) was an American visual artist known for his multimedia paintings which often have sociopolitical undertones, and which incorporate assemblage, drawing, collage and found text.
