Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Richard Prince. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The text asks, *"Do you know what it means when you come home to a house and you get a little tenderness, a little affection, a little love?
This is a simple ink drawing on plain white paper. The words are handwritten in uneven lines, looking like quick notes. The text asks, *"Do you know what it means when you come home to a house and you get a little tenderness, a little affection, a little love?"* It ends with *"It means you’re in the wrong house. That’s what it means."* The signature reads *"R Prince 1991"* in the corner.
The drawing feels personal, like a sketch someone jotted down fast. It’s not polished—just raw words and lines. The message is about feeling out of place, even when you think you’re where you belong.
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Overview
This untitled 1991 ink drawing on paper, signed by Richard Prince, features handwritten text in uneven lines, conveying a sense of spontaneity and informality. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing presents a poignant, humorous reflection on displacement and belonging. The text's narrative challenges the expectation of comfort in a familiar setting, instead suggesting alienation.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, unpolished handwriting and simple ink lines on plain white paper, the work embodies a raw, personal aesthetic, diverging from Prince's more renowned rephotography and appropriation techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1991, the drawing is housed in The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though its creation context and exhibition history prior to acquisition are not detailed here.
Context
While differing in medium and approach from Prince's typical pop culture critiques, the drawing touches on themes of American experience, albeit in a more introspective, personal vein.
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.
