Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Richard Long. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1987 drawing by English artist Richard Long, features river Avon mud applied to paper, characteristic of his land art practice.
Subject & Meaning
The work eschews representational imagery, instead emphasizing tactile experience through the raw, uneven texture of the mud, prioritizing sensory engagement over visual subject matter.
Technique & Style
Long applied the mud directly to the paper without brushstrokes, resulting in a web-like pattern of brown blobs with varying thicknesses and protruding fibers, creating a rough, organic appearance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1987, the piece is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Long's multidisciplinary approach, which includes sculpture, photography, and text-based works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Richard Julian Long (born 2 June 1945) is an English sculptor, painter, photographer, and one of the best-known British land artists.
