Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Richard Prince. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Richard Prince's 1986 drawing, Untitled, is a ballpoint pen work on paper that presents a handwritten statement.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a centered, cursive text that reads: 'I've been married for thirty-four years and I'm still in love with the same woman. If my wife ever finds out she'll kill me.' This statement conveys a complex emotional dynamic, blurring the lines between sincerity and irony.
Technique & Style
The text is executed in a casual, personal handwriting style, with no additional marks or images on the plain white paper.
Context
Prince's work is associated with appropriation and rephotography, often drawing on American pop culture and media imagery, although this drawing diverges from those practices.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Prince (born August 6, 1949) is an American conceptual artist and pop artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s in the East Village, Manhattan.
