Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Robert Smithson. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1972 drawing by Robert Smithson, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a pencil sketch on notebook paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing illustrates a movie treatment called 'Ring of Sulphur', set in Rosenburg, Texas. Six scenes depict a narrative involving sulphur extraction, including drilling, steam emission, and transportation.
Technique & Style
The sketch features handwritten notes and labels, providing context for the depicted scenes. The use of pencil on notebook paper gives the work an informal, working-drawing quality.
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.
