Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Robert Smithson. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1965 drawing by Robert Smithson, created with pencil and colored pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two angled walls meeting at the top, with a grid of squares below. Notations and symbols within the grid suggest an exploration of spatial representation and optical principles, such as reflections and vanishing points.
Technique & Style
The work features a range of techniques, including the use of colored pencil for the walls and graphite for the grid. Handwritten notes and symbols add an explanatory layer to the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Smithson was an American artist known for sculpture and land art who often used drawing and photography in relation to the spatial arts.
