Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Robert Morris. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Robert Morris's 1971 drawing, Untitled, is a work on paper executed in ink and pencil. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a corner where two walls meet, rendered with simple black lines on a white background. The walls curve slightly and a small gap is visible where the corner piece fits together, suggesting a focus on the spatial relationship between architectural elements.
Technique & Style
Morris employed basic shapes and clean lines to create a sense of solidity, eschewing shading and color. The simplicity of the drawing belies its exploration of three-dimensional space.
Context
As a leading minimalist theorist, Morris's work often engaged with the physical presence of art in real spaces, a theme that is evident in this drawing's consideration of architectural form.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Morris (February 9, 1931 – November 28, 2018) was an American sculptor, conceptual artist and writer.
