Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Robert Morris. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1985 drawing by Robert Morris, created using graphite on paper. The work is characterized by smudgy gray handprints and fingerprints.
Technique & Style
Morris produced the drawing by rubbing his blindfolded hands on the paper, timing each mark, and recording the instructions alongside. The resulting work is a record of movement rather than a representational image.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing captures the physicality of Morris's process, emphasizing the act of creation over visual representation.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Morris (February 9, 1931 – November 28, 2018) was an American sculptor, conceptual artist and writer.
